Professionals in the City

Professionals in the City (commonly known as PNC) is a socializing and networking private organization based out in Washington, DC, with branches in New York City, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Boston.[1][2]

Professionals in the City
AbbreviationPNC
Formation1999 (1999)
TypePrivate social club
Legal statusActive
Location
Membership
200,000
Key people
Michael Karlan
Websitewww.prosinthecity.com

It was founded in 1999 by Michael Karlan, who serves as the incumbent president of the organization.[3] PNC has 200,000 members and hosts more than 1,000 events a year.[4][5]

History

The organization was established in 1999 in Washington D.C. by Michael Karlan, an American attorney and social entrepreneur.[1][6] From the beginning, it started as a social club for various events, including singles dinners, museum outings, wine tastings, and paintball trips.[1][7]

In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown restrictions in the United States, PNC switched to "virtual speed dating" by using video-conferencing applications such as Zoom.[8]

Organization and activities

PNC consistently organizes community events in Washington DC, Baltimore, Boston, Los Angeles, New York, and Philadelphia.[2][9] It hosts events showcasing cities' diverse offerings, including their nightlife, arts, cultural and sporting events, and neighborhoods. Many of the events have a matchmaking focus, such as speed dating.[10] The organization also hosts various local dating coaches who give seminars on general principles of dating and attraction, as well as specific topics, such as body language.[1] PNC is also known for organizing dating events for various ethnic, age and LGBT groups.[2][11]

References
  1. "Partying with Taxing Precision". Washington Post.
  2. "Looking for Love? Speed Dating Aims to Get the Heart Racing". Roll Call. February 13, 2012.
  3. "The time of your love life". Washington Post.
  4. "An in-depth look at finding and keeping love in Northern Virginia". Northern Virginia Magazine. January 16, 2020.
  5. "Suddenly Single". Arlington Magazine. October 27, 2014.
  6. "Stealing the Scene". Boston Magazine. May 15, 2006.
  7. "The Singles and the Supper". Washington Post.
  8. "Here's a look at online dating in the COVID-19 era". Northern Virginia Magazine. July 9, 2020.
  9. "Professionals in the City".
  10. "Partying with Taxing Precision (Page 3 of 4)". Washington Post.
  11. "Mixed Marriages Decline as Immigrants' Children Seek Similar Partners". Washington Post.
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