The Matchmaking Institute

From a CNN article about Matchmakers thriving in the current economy I learned that there is a Matchmaker Institute which was established in 2003. Described as the go to place for everything matchmaking, the website is designed for the Matchmaker business professional. It is a place you can go to become a Matchmaker or to improve your Matchmaking business. They offer training and certification as well as a Matchmakers Network, the industry trade association. Among other things they also offer business software, Home Study Kits (that can run thousands of dollars), and the Matchmakers Multiple Listing Service (MMLS) to help in your business as well.

The Matchmaker Network does have a Code of Ethics which looks good on the surface but it is unknown to us what happens to a Matchmakers Certification if he or she has one or more infractions. A code of ethics is useless if not enforced.

According to the institute there are about 1,500 independent matchmakers who operate in the United States, I was unable to find how many actually belong. The Matchmaker Network is a good idea as long as they are ridged with their rules and are not in it just to make money. It would be beneficial if something similar was setup for online dating sites, with a similar set of code of ethics. We all know dating sites are all over the map when it comes to how they treat their members.

For more information visit the Matchmaking Institute. If you are looking to hire a personal Matchmaker, visit our Matchmaking Services category.