Cause and Event, LLC is based in Rhinebeck, New York, nestled in the gorgeous Hudson Valley, a living community with the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains as our natural venue.

"Local First" resources are used exclusively for our events because we are dedicated to fostering a truly sustainable local economy. Your special Cause gives us the opportunity to create a memorable and successful Event.

Susan J. Ragusa is the founder and president of Cause and Event, LLC, a full service event planning company, specializing in the design and execution of celebrations, personal and corporate, customized in every detail to reflect your needs and wishes.

The unique blending of Susan's business experiences; in education, the not for profit sector, the corporate world and with direct experience organizing special events, she recognizes and identifies what her clients want.

Susan received her Professional Event Planning Certification from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. She has earned an advanced degree in networking from her incredible connections to people, places and things cultivated over the years, and generously shares them with her clients.