decline invitation

[NAME]

[TITLE]

[ADDRESS]

Dear Mr. Man, 

Thank you for the recent invitation. I’m sorry I will not be able to attend the reception honoring the board of directors in your new office building. I have another meeting in Canton, which has been scheduled for several weeks. 

I have watched your building go up from the start and hope you will give me another opportunity in the future to visit with you and get a closer look. 

Best Regards,

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[NAME]

[TITLE]