VCAN Oct 2025 Meeting

Welcome to the VCAN October 2025 Meeting!

Join us for an engaging in-person gathering with the Vietnamese Business and Professional

Community. This event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow members, exchange ideas, and build valuable relationships in a casual, welcoming setting.

Founded in the summer of 2024, VCAN continues to grow as a supportive network of business owners and professionals in Calgary. While many members are Vietnamese Canadians, we warmly welcome individuals of all backgrounds who share a community spirit and are committed to collaboration, support, and mutual growth. To grow VCAN, we encourage you to bring a guest!

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Event Details:

 Date & Time: Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Location:

 Scotiabank Office

Suite 1700, 225 – 6 th Avenue SW (17 th Floor Lunchroom), Calgary, Alberta T2P 1N2

(Street parking free after 6:00 PM)

Meeting Highlights:

 Food: Light appetizers and drinks will be provided. To help cover costs, we kindly ask for

a $25 contribution per attendee.

 Agenda:

1. Opening Remarks: A welcome by one of VCAN’s founders.

2. Presentation: “Your books tell the story of your business – make sure it’s written

accurately. Smart record-keeping and tax planning aren’t expenses, they’re profit

multipliers. Get it wrong, and the taxman – not you – will cash in when it’s time to sell.”

Sayem Hasan, CPA & CEPA, from 786 Venture Chartered Professional Accountant,

has helped business owners turn numbers into powerful strategies. With years of

expertise in tax planning, exit readiness, and accurate record-keeping, he knows what

drives real value. He’s here to show you how to keep more of your hard-earned wealth

when it matters most. His secret –“begin with the end in mind, reverse engineer, commit

and execute relentlessly.”

3. Member Introductions: Each attendee will have 30 seconds to:

o Introduce themselves and their business or professional background

o Share referrals they are seeking or have given/received

o Highlight specific business opportunities they are pursuing

4. Open Networking: The remainder of the evening will be dedicated to building

connections.

RSVP Details:

Please RSVP by Friday, September 26 th , to ensure we can coordinate food and arrangements

effectively. RSVP directly through this Eventbrite invitation.

Future Meetings:

VCAN holds monthly events on the first Thursday of each month from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Mark

your calendars!

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Thank you for your continued support and commitment to strengthening the Vietnamese

Canadian business and professional community. We look forward to seeing you there!

Host or Publisher VCAN