Free sample business letter template - formal event decline

This sample business letter template politely declines a client / partner's invitation to a formal event. The letter express gratitude for the invite and explains why the recipient was forced to decline.

[date]

John Doe
ABC Corporation
Sometown
Somewhere, NA 12345

Dear John,

I regret to say, that due to a previous conflicting engagement, I am unable to attend the Business Person of the Year Awards on January 1 2000 in the Hilton Hotel.

I thank you for your kind invitation and wish you the very best of luck with what I'm sure will be a very successful evening.

Sincerely,

[Signature]
A. N. Other
Director

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