Marissa Galko

Marissa Galko is a reporter with the Ottawa Business Journal. She is a graduate of Carleton University’s bachelor of journalism and humanities program with experience covering a range of topics from business and politics to fashion and music.

William Jones, CEO and co-founder of Leynek Medical, won for his pitch at the 2024 Bears' Den event on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Photo by Nice Peter, CHEO Creative Services.

CHEO Bears’ Den picks a winner among four local health-care startups

Top Stories, Ottawa

Local markets are always a treasure trove of unique products. OBJ tracked down three businesses that are putting a unique spin on your typical holiday

Mayor Mark Sutcliffe speaks with Michèle Boudria, president and CEO of McDonald's Canada, at the Mayor's Breakfast event on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Photo by Mark Holleron.

McDonald’s Canada could return to the ByWard Market when the timing is right, CEO says

Ottawa, Top Stories

McDonald’s Canada is looking to open five new locations in Ottawa in the next year and hopes to bring an outlet back to the ByWard

New luxury goods store to open on Sparks St. next week hoping to close market gap

Ottawa, Retail, Top Stories

Abdul Mintoo is becoming familiar with the garment industry from every perspective. His native country of Bangladesh is the second-largest garment manufacturing country in the

Tour of properties for lease on Sparks St. aimed at rekindling interest in the pedestrian mall

Ottawa, Real Estate, Top Stories

Business owners interested in sussing out a prime location on Sparks Street were taken on a tour of four properties for lease on the pedestrian

I.Liv co-founders Idana Silver (left) and Sandra Veledar (right). Photo provided by I.Liv.

Three women-led Ottawa startups among SheBoot’s latest graduating cohort

Insider Only Techopia, Top Stories

Vancouver-based Yolks restaurant will be making its Ottawa debut in the Glebe in January 2025. Photo provided by Yolks.

Vancouver-based chef looks to crack Ottawa market with brunch-focused eatery Yolks

Insider Only Ottawa, Top Stories

Alok Ahuja (left) says his last-mile delivery platform Trexity will be there for businesses if the Canada Post strike goes into effect on Friday. Photo provided by Trexity.

Last-mile delivery platform Trexity gears up for potential surge as postal disruption looms

Ottawa, Retail, Top Stories

While businesses are bracing for impact with the news of a looming Canada Post strike, one Ottawa company is revving up to fill the gap

Chipotle's newest location in Stittsville will include their new "Chipotlane" mobile pick-up lane. Photo provided by Chipotle.

Expansion fast lane: Chipotle to feature digital-order drive-thru pickup at new Stittsville location

Ottawa, Top Stories

Chipotle Mexican Grill will open its second Ottawa location in Stittsville this Thursday, the brand confirmed in an email to OBJ. The newest restaurant will

Hamed (Ed) Demyati, Catalina Henao, Gabriel Rubio Maldonado and Dr. Babalola Adejumo (not pictured, and his award accepted on his behalf by a member of his staff) are the 2024 Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards recipients. Photo by the City of Ottawa.

City spotlights immigrant entrepreneurs’ achievements at TiE Ottawa event

Award News, Top Stories

Four local entrepreneurs were honoured for their contributions to the city as part of the 12th annual Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards at TiE (The Indus Entrepreneur)