the city type private founded 1999 washington d.c. founder michael karlan headquarters washington d.c. website prosinthecity.com professionals in the city pnc a socializing and networking organization based in washington dc with branches in new york city los angeles philadelphia baltimore and boston . pnc has more than 200 000 members and hosts more than 1 000 events a year . 1 contents 1 recent accomplishments 2 background and activities 3 references 4 external links recent accomplishments edit on december 31 2006 the washington post published a cover story about professionals in the city hosting new year s eve galas at both the french embassy and the washington plaza hotel on the same night . 1 on december 31 2007 professionals in the city hosted the farewell party for the historic hotel washington washington d.c. s oldest continuously operated hotel the hotel located across the street from the white house . 2 with more than 3 000 attendees 3 this was the largest party in the history of the hotel washington . 4 at the same time professionals in the city hosted a second gala at the embassy of italy . 5 in april 2008 washington city paper readers picked professionals in the city as having washington d.c. s second best website . 6 in july 2008 professionals in the city published washington dc for singles . 7 on march 8 2009 the washington post published a cover story about how more children of immigrants are seeking partners of the same ethnicity and how professionals in the city is catering to this societal change by expanding its repertoire of lectures and wine tastings over the past year to include speed dating nights for people of asian latino or south asian descent . 8 on march 20 2009 in a feature that also included oprah winfrey and suze orman abc news filmed a professionals in the city speed dating event to speak with singles about how the declining economy affected singles dating choices . 9 in august 2009 nikkei trendy in japan featured professionals in the city speed dating events as what is currently trendy in the united states . 10 in october 2010 washington dc mayor adrian fenty officially commended pnc for its surpassing a membership of 200 000 in the greater washington dc metropolitan area and enhancing the quality of life of residents of washington dc . 11 in february 2011 professionals in the city hosted the nation s first ever speed dating at an auto show at which washington post columnist carolyn hax provided advice on dating and then the speed daters went from car to car in the general motors exhibit at the washington auto show participating in a different date in each car . 12 in march 2011 the today show featured a professionals in the city speed dating event to show how body language affects one s success in dating . 13 in december 2011 voice of america aired in china how professionals in the city speed dating events are a popular way in america for singles to meet . 14 in december 2011 the washington post published a story about professionals in the city is helping build a jewish social scene in the district of columbia by hosting events like professionals in the city s annual christmas eve gefilte fish gala . 15 in april 2012 national public radio featured a professionals in the city speed dating event that consisted of 30 men and 30 women dating to show how one s use of pronouns in a conversation determines one s level of attraction to another person . 16 in april 2013 washington city paper readers picked professionals in the city as a winner of its annual survey of the best place to blow a paycheck in dc . 17 in february 2014 the washington post featured professionals in the city speed dating events as a key place for older singles to meet potential dates in washington dc stating that professionals in the city s series of four to eight minute dates is an efficient way to decide who you re interested in . 18 in february 2014 voice of america aired in pakistan how professionals in the city speed dating events are a great way to meet lots of singles and find a date for valentine s day . 19 in april 2014 washington city paper readers picked professionals in the city as the first place winner of its annual survey of the best place to find a one night stand in dc . 20 washington city paper states for finding a one night stand it s even better than a wedding ... 20 in november december 2014 arlington magazine published an article discussing how the increase in singles in the northern virginia area has resulted in professionals in the city offering more events targeting specific narrower demographics such as older singles . 21 on february 15 2015 andrews gazette published an article recommending that single readers spend february 15 which is singles awareness day at a professionals in the city speed dating event . 22 in april 2015 washington city paper readers picked professionals in the city for the third year in a row as the first place winner of its annual survey of the best place to find a one night stand in dc . 23 washington city paper states smarter than hooking up with a co worker . 24 in april 2016 washington city paper readers picked professionals in the city for the fourth year in a row as the first place winner of its annual survey of the best place to find a one night stand in dc . 25 in april 2016 washington city paper readers also picked professionals in the city as hosting the best embassy events in dc . 26 background and activities edit founded by michael karlan an attorney formerly with covington & burling pnc hosts events showcasing its host cities diverse offerings including their nightlife arts cultural and sporting events and unique neighborhoods . many of their events have a matchmaking focus such as four minute speed dating . pros in the city 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 . in july 2009 professionals in the city released a marketing video featuring its speed dating events further emphasizing the group s increasing focus on singles . 27 in addition to the dating seminars they offer many other self improvement or educationally geared classes including spanish lessons cooking for one etc. as well as some that border on the risque such as cardio striptease and pole dancing . references edit a b brulliard karin . 12 31 06 . https www.washingtonpost.com wp dyn content article 2006 12 30 ar2006123001017.html partying with taxing precision . washington post . andrews catherine . 12 06 2007 . http www.washingtonian.com blogarticles artsfun afterhours 5898.html last hurrahs and first hurrahs local new year s eve parties concerts and more . after hours blog . 01 06 08 . http www.youtube.com watch v d 0vlxodcv4 live broadcast professionals in the city new year s gala . professionalsdc . w usa news . daly jerry . daly chris . 12 04 07 . http www.reuters.com article pressrelease idus135868 04 dec 2007 prn20071204 historic hotel washington to throw last hurrah blowout extravaganza to ring in new year bid hotel farewell . reuters . 12 07 07 . https www.washingtonpost.com wp dyn content article 2007 12 06 ar2007120600947 pf.html ringing in the new year in style . washington post . april 2008 . http www.washingtoncitypaper.com bestof 2008 peopleandplaces show.php id 35242 best of d.c. 2008 best d.c. web site . the washington city paper . karlan michael . july 2008 . http www.washingtondcforsingles.com downloadings.php washington d.c. guide for singles . www.washingtondcforsingles.com gowen annie . 03 08 09 . https www.washingtonpost.com wp dyn content article 2009 03 07 ar2009030701841.html mixed marriages decline as immigrants children seek similar partners . the washington post . 03 20 09 . http www.wjla.com news stories 0309 605705 . html recession has some daters checking credit scores . abc 7 news wjla . nukui chimaki august 1 2009 . internet kon katsu in the us singles are embracing speed dating . nikkei trendy . p. a01 . fenty adrian . october 2010 . http www.prosinthecity.com mayor.php letter from the mayor . professionals in the city . campbell glenn february 8 2011 . speed dating at the washington auto show . autowriters.com . 03 31 11 . http www.youtube.com watch v hb7szs7ap4a professionals in the city speed dating with the today show . professionalsdc . the today show . 12 14 11 . http www.youtube.com watch v evqblvxfkjq professionals in the city speed dating video aired on voice of america in china in mandarin . professionalsdc . voice of america . wax emily . 12 23 11 . https www.washingtonpost.com lifestyle style heebsters find a place to call home at the star and shamrock 2011 12 21 giqaarazep story.html heebsters find a place to call home at the star and shamrock . washington post . spiegel alix march 30 2012 . to predict dating success the secret s in the pronouns . health news from npr . april 2013 . http www.washingtoncitypaper.com bestofdc poll 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