About this Event
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!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Scotiabank, 225 6 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, Canada
CAD 25.00
