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 The Matchmaking Industry The mainstream success of online dating has opened the door to using a third party to find love and skyrocketed the popularity of modern-day, one-on-one, personalized matchmaking services. Now more than ever before is it acceptable to use a professional matchmaker. With about 1,500 independent matchmakers in the U.S. and total estimated sales of about $250 million in 2006, the matchmaking industry is booming. More and more people looking for a long term relationship are turning to personal matchmakers for confidential, safe and secure services, while online dating sites have seen subscriber-growth rates ebb in recent years. The Matchmaking industry is skyrocketing in growth and profitability, even when the global economy is bad because: - Singles are always looking for love. - There are more and more singles that hit adulthood everyday and the divorce rate, at 50-60%, is higher than ever before. - Matchmaking is receiving more exposure and growing in popularity. - News stories about the matchmaking industry and matchmakers are very popular. The Matchmaking Institute addresses the incredible growth in this industry by: - setting standards and adhering to a code of ethics - training future matchmakers to be ethical and sincere - providing an educational institute comprised of serious lecturers and instructors - supplying the tools and materials to get started in a matchmaking career - creating a Network of Professional and Certified Matchmakers SM to allow for the exchange of idea and camaraderie - publishing informational newsletters - providing guidance for the new matchmaker  2009 Matchmakers Survey The US Singles Market The Dating & Matchmaking Market |
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