Okay, let’s tackle this. So Kathy has skills like event planning, project planning, customer service, and event management. She has experience as an owner of a catering company. Location is Marysville, Washington, which is a mid-sized city. According to various sources, event planners with similar skills and experience in the US can charge between $25-$75 per hour. Considering her experience as a business owner, maybe around $40 per hour is reasonable.