This is The Network.
Vetted, local, and good at what they do.
The Presentation Room
Jess Byers runs Calgary's most community-focused co-working space. At The Presentation Room, she's constantly finding new ways to bring people together. Whether you're on a membership or a boardroom rental, there's always something that makes it more than just a space. A perk, a connection, a reason to come back.
Jess is also an architectural technologist and owner of Lyn Designs, and creates 3D rendering that bring spaces to life before they're built.
Why they’re a MTTE BLLK Trusted Partner
When clients need a professional space that makes an impression without the overhead of a permanent office, The Presentation Room is where I'd send them.
Jess has built something beyond a rental; genuine community, connection, and an operator who cares. She runs it with the same intentionality I bring to my work, and that alignment matters.
Elevate Realty Group
Crystal Quan is a Calgary-based relocation and move-up specialist with Elevate Realty Group, working with sellers, first-time buyers, and families to find move-in-ready homes in strong neighbourhoods.
Having worked across Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver, she brings rare whole-market knowledge to every transaction, along with sharp due diligence on builders and permits, and clear communication that protects long-term value.
Why they’re a MTTE BLLK Trusted Partner
Crystal really immerses herself in a city and its people; she's introduced me to things I hadn't found in 20 years of living in Calgary.
She's thorough and thoughtful; the kind of person who sends you the restaurant location before lunch, not because she has to, but because that's just how she operates. That's the level of attention she brings to everything, including the biggest purchase of your life.
Minimal & Mine
Minimal & Mine is a Calgary-based candle company founded by Rachel Cuatriz and Ishmael Korah, built around a love for simplicity, intentional living, and modern design.
Their candles are hand poured using premium coconut soy wax with crackling wood wicks, sustainable, toxin-free, and genuinely different from anything mass produced. This isn't a candle you buy because it was on sale. It's one you choose deliberately.
Why they’re a MTTE BLLK Trusted Partner
Supporting local means something. Minimal & Mine is the kind of brand you can feel; the quality and intention are obvious in the product and packaging, and Rachel and Ishmael are genuinely building something in our community.
Whether you're looking for something beautiful for yourself or a thoughtful corporate gift, they can deliver. In a world of big box everything, that matters.
Brelys
Brelys is a Calgary-based business operations management company co-founded by Brea Davis and Alyssa Hautzinger.
Brea spent over a decade leading operational initiatives at FortisAlberta; Alyssa brings 15+ years in office management and client experience. Together they cover project management, operations, administration, client service, and event coordination, the behind-the-scenes work most business owners don't have time for.
Why they're a MTTE BLLK Trusted Partner
MTTE BLLK builds the systems. Brelys runs them. It's a natural partnership where both sides are thinking about the same outcomes from different angles.
If you need day-to-day operational support, project coordination, or someone to manage the details while you focus on growth, Brea and Alyssa are the people to call. Practical, experienced, and genuinely invested in the businesses they work with.
Tamara Lee Studios
Tamara is a Calgary-based photographer specializing in brand photography, creative portraits, and visual storytelling for entrepreneurs, creatives, and businesses that don't fit neatly into a box.
With a background in marketing and over a decade behind the camera, she blends strategy, artistry, and genuine connection to create imagery that feels honest, human, and unmistakably authentic - because the most interesting part of any brand is the person behind it.
Why they're a MTTE BLLK Trusted Partner
Strong visuals are part of the foundation. Being in front of a camera is vulnerable. Tamara has a gift for making people feel comfortable to show up as themselves, and the ability to capture their unique essence.
If you’re looking for brand photography that really feels like you, and someone who can create a space for authenticity, explore Tamara Lee Studios.
Aspen Industries
Aspen Industries, led by Miles Abesdris, is a Calgary-based mechanical contractor specializing in HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems for high-end residential, commercial, and custom home projects.
For over two decades, Aspen has built a reputation for craftsmanship and precision, taking on everything from new construction to complex commercial retrofits, and earning the trust of some of Alberta's most respected builders and contractors along the way.
Why they're a MTTE BLLK Trusted Partner
Miles' father and my uncle, Gabe Abesdris, built Aspen Heating and Air Conditioning before him, servicing some of Calgary's biggest builders including Homes by Avi. Miles grew up watching a business built on trust, and has carried the same standard forward.
The legacy continues. No shortcuts, no guesswork, just inherited integrity and hard work.
The Network grows when great connections are made.
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