{"id":17949,"date":"2019-12-19T07:00:11","date_gmt":"2019-12-19T12:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/?p=17949"},"modified":"2019-12-19T07:00:11","modified_gmt":"2019-12-19T12:00:11","slug":"top-cities-for-event-planners-in-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/top-cities-for-event-planners-in-2020","title":{"rendered":"Top Cities for Event Planners in 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/become-event-planner-new-york-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Move over, NYC<\/a>! There\u2019s a new list of the top US cities for event and wedding planners, and you\u2019re going to be surprised! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/how-to-become-a-wedding-planner-in-a-small-town\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Smaller cities<\/a> are the place to be this year. While large metropolis areas will always be sure bets for any professional planner, we want to explore the lesser-known areas of the country and find interesting places where a new event and wedding planner can really shine in 2020.<\/p>\n<p>These cities were chosen based on economic and job growth, combined with local attractions that might make them hot event destinations in the New Year.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Event-in-post-135x135-4.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17956 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Event-in-post-135x135-4.png\" alt=\"motivated woman with fists held in the air in triumph\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Event-in-post-135x135-4.png 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Event-in-post-135x135-4-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 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href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/top-cities-for-event-planners-in-2020\/#9_Portland_OR\" >#9: Portland, OR<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/top-cities-for-event-planners-in-2020\/#8_Dallas_TX\" >#8: Dallas, TX<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/top-cities-for-event-planners-in-2020\/#7_Cleveland_OH\" >#7: Cleveland, OH<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/top-cities-for-event-planners-in-2020\/#6_Jacksonville_FL\" >#6: Jacksonville, FL<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/top-cities-for-event-planners-in-2020\/#5_San_Antonio_TX\" >#5: San Antonio, TX<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/top-cities-for-event-planners-in-2020\/#4_Charleston_SC\" >#4: Charleston, SC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/top-cities-for-event-planners-in-2020\/#3_Baltimore_MD\" >#3: Baltimore, MD<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/top-cities-for-event-planners-in-2020\/#2_Columbus_OH\" >#2: Columbus, OH<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/top-cities-for-event-planners-in-2020\/#1_Chattanooga_TN\" >#1: Chattanooga, TN<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Baton_Rouge_LA\"><\/span><span lang=\"EN-CA\">#10: Baton Rouge, LA<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Steeped in Creole tradition, and located on the beautiful Mississippi river, Baton Rouge is a fast-growing city with a perfect location for a <a href=\"https:\/\/southernweddings.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">traditional southern<\/a> destination wedding. Its architecture, culture, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thrillist.com\/eat\/new-orleans\/best-restaurants-in-baton-rouge-near-lsu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>fantastic<\/em> local cuisine<\/a> make it an attractive venue for young couples looking for a convenient escape and unique wedding.<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Portland_OR\"><\/span>#9: Portland, OR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Portland is one of my favorite US cities! Spend some time on the waterfront or in its local market, and you\u2019ll notice <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/07\/6-things-need-know-millennial-marriage-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">an amazingly \u201cchill\u201d vibe<\/a> in the air. It makes you want to put your feet up and read a good book on a park bench. Gotta love it! For an event planner, Portland has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasobscura.com\/things-to-do\/portland-oregon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">no shortage of cool spaces<\/a> to host uniquely-themed events. Every type of event imaginable can be held in this unique part of the country!<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Dallas_TX\"><\/span>#8: Dallas, TX<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Sure, Dallas might not be the first place most people think of when it comes to event planning. But its stunningly diverse arts scene makes it an attractive region to host parties and weddings for any real art enthusiast. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasartsdistrict.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dallas\u2019s arts district<\/a> covers an impressive 20 square blocks (!) and features an impressive array of museums, performance venues, restaurants, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Dallas is also a local corporate hub, and home to thousands of professionals and families. As a creative event planning professional, just imagine the possibilities!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Event-in-post-135x135-5.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17957\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Event-in-post-135x135-5.png\" alt=\"table full of wedding planner materials, with hands holding a phone\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Event-in-post-135x135-5.png 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Event-in-post-135x135-5-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Cleveland_OH\"><\/span>#7: Cleveland, OH<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Home to some of the most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doorsteps.com\/articles\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-cleveland-sports-scene\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">die-hard sports fans<\/a> anywhere in the US, Cleveland is an expanding city in the Midwest, as well as a fairly affordable place to visit. Combine that with a conveniently-located international airport, this lively city is often the preferred destination for business conferences and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2014\/10\/trade-shows-get-rock\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">trade shows<\/a>. What better place for a professional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/graduated-how-land-first-corporate-event-planning-job-part-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">corporate event planner<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Jacksonville_FL\"><\/span>#6: Jacksonville, FL<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Beaches, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.golf.com\/courses-and-travel\/best-golf-courses-jacksonville-florida\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">golf<\/a>, and a corporate stronghold make Jacksonville an ideal spot for many types of events. From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/7-things-clients-look-for-in-a-destination-wedding-planning-portfolio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">destination weddings<\/a> to trade shows, Jacksonville\u2019s economy is on the rise, so it\u2019s a great place to start a new event planning business. Set up near one of the many seaside hotels for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/career-in-wedding-planning-package-services-make-more-money\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wedding planning services<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_San_Antonio_TX\"><\/span>#5: San Antonio, TX<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Home of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thealamo.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the Alamo<\/a>, San Antonio is a wonderful city to put down roots and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2014\/10\/starting-event-planning-business-may-need-financial-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">start a career<\/a>. Its diverse culture, centuries of history, and warm climate also make it an ideal tourist destination for Americans and international travelers alike. A bustling downtown core hosts plenty of businesses and potential clients for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2019\/02\/how-to-get-experience-become-a-corporate-event-planner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">aspiring corporate planner<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Event-in-post-135x135-6.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17958\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Event-in-post-135x135-6.png\" alt=\"female corporate event planner talking to clients\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Event-in-post-135x135-6.png 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Event-in-post-135x135-6-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Charleston_SC\"><\/span>#4: Charleston, SC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Charleston is <em>exactly<\/em> the kind of city that screams \u201cdestination wedding\u201d to many clients from all over the world. Cobblestone streets, the French Quarter, and Charleston Harbor are the ideal backdrop for some truly memorable and magical wedding photos. Located right on the coast, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.ca\/Attractions-g54171-Activities-Charleston_South_Carolina.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">there\u2019s plenty<\/a> for out-of-town guests to do, leading up to the big day. Charleston expects to see a massive increase in employment over the next year, so it\u2019s the perfect time to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2015\/04\/starting-a-small-business-youll-need-their-help\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">start a business<\/a> in this area.<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Baltimore_MD\"><\/span>#3: Baltimore, MD<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Good morning, Baltimore! This city\u2019s booming economy makes it a textbook location for a new business in 2020. Thanks to its prime location just outside of D.C., and the historic seaport on the river, you\u2019ll be able to plan lavish private events, luxury weddings, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/how-to-become-a-party-planner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">parties of every theme<\/a>, and more! The possibilities are endless in a city like Baltimore, and there\u2019s plenty of business to go around.<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Columbus_OH\"><\/span>#2: Columbus, OH<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Larger companies are moving into Columbus and bringing their employees with them. The Columbus job market is looking to be red hot in 2020, so there will be plenty of work for ambitious event and wedding planners.\u00a0 <strong>Bonus points<\/strong>: It\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbuslandmarks.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a beautiful city<\/a> packed with diverse culture, rich history, and a small-town feel.<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Chattanooga_TN\"><\/span>#1: Chattanooga, TN<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Wait,<em> where?\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n<p>Chattanooga is a small-ish town in Southern Tennessee that features absolutely breathtaking sights, landmarks, and history.\u00a0 Its economy is expected to skyrocket in the next few years, which means it\u2019s a perfect time to launch a new business in the area! Whether you sell picturesque destination weddings in the Smoky Mountains, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/the-difference-between-event-planning-and-event-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">event management<\/a> services to the companies that are bound to start cropping up in the area, Chattanooga is the place to be in 2020!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Event-in-post-135x135-7.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Event-in-post-135x135-7.png\" alt=\"outdoor southern wedding decor - signs on a barrel with hay \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Event-in-post-135x135-7.png 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Event-in-post-135x135-7-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I know this list is a little unconventional, but it just goes to show that you can launch a new event planning business in pretty much <em>any<\/em> city &#8211; as long as you do your research and are creative with your business model!<\/p>\n<p>So\u2026 Where do <em>you<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/online-event-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">plan to start<\/a> your business?<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>What ARE the best bigger cities to work as an event and wedding planner? Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/10\/6-best-cities-find-event-planner-jobs\/\">this list<\/a> to see our Top 6!<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Move over, NYC! There\u2019s a new list of the top US cities for event and wedding planners, and you\u2019re going to be surprised! Smaller cities are the place to be this year. While large metropolis areas will always be sure bets for any professional planner, we want to explore the lesser-known areas of the country [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":17955,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,6,11],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[346],"class_list":["post-17949","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business","category-general-tips","category-career"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v26.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Top Cities for Event Planners in 2020 - Pointers for Planners<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Is it possible to be a successful event planner in a smaller city or town? You bet it is! 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