Professionals in the City
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| Abbreviation | PNC |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1999 |
| Type | Private social club |
| Legal status | Active |
| Location | |
| Membership | 200,000 |
Key people | Michael Karlan |
| Website | www |
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]
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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Partying with Taxing Precision". Washington Post.
- ^ a b c "Looking for Love? Speed Dating Aims to Get the Heart Racing". Roll Call. February 13, 2012.
- ^ "The time of your love life". Washington Post.
- ^ "An in-depth look at finding and keeping love in Northern Virginia". Northern Virginia Magazine. January 16, 2020.
- ^ "Suddenly Single". Arlington Magazine. October 27, 2014.
- ^ "Stealing the Scene". Boston Magazine. May 15, 2006.
- ^ "The Singles and the Supper". Washington Post.
- ^ "Here's a look at online dating in the COVID-19 era". Northern Virginia Magazine. July 9, 2020.
- ^ "Professionals in the City".
- ^ "Partying with Taxing Precision (Page 3 of 4)". Washington Post.
- ^ "Mixed Marriages Decline as Immigrants' Children Seek Similar Partners". Washington Post.