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.

Spark Beer owners Andrea Gormley and John Sproull at the Ontario Brewing Awards. Photo provided by Andrea Gormley.

It’s one thing after another, but Ottawa’s Spark Beer is surviving and thriving in Chinatown

Top Stories, Insider Only Ottawa

Sales tax ‘holiday’ gets mixed reviews from Ottawa restaurant owners

Ottawa, Top Stories

As the break from federal and provincial sales taxes on certain items comes to an end this Saturday, two Ottawa restaurateurs are giving the initiative

Grant and Pam Hooker BeaverTails lifetime achievement award

‘Proudly Canadian’: Sales of made-in-Canada BeaverTails boom with busy canal season

Ottawa, Top Stories, Tourism

BeaverTails co-founder Grant Hooker says business is booming as a frosty Canadian winter has skaters stopping in to enjoy the iconic pastries on the Rideau

Sparks Street BIA will be renamed Downtown BIA, as it expands its boundaries to more of the downtown core. Photo by Marissa Galko.

Sparks Street BIA replaced by Downtown BIA with expanded boundaries, new brand

Ottawa, Retail, Top Stories, Tourism

The Sparks Street BIA will rebrand as the Downtown BIA and see its boundaries expand to include 170 businesses and a number of professional offices

Maverick's Donuts franchisees Jon Martin and Liz Ellwood with their children. Left to right: Lauren Martin, Jack Martin, Jon Martin, Liz Ellwood, Anna Becksted. Photo provided by Liz Ellwood.

Jon Martin and Liz Ellwood look for new owners for three Ottawa Maverick’s Donuts locations

Ottawa, Insider Only Retail, Top Stories

EveryPerson Cafe staff at their launch event on Jan. 22. Left to right: Tasha (barista), Daniyal (Co-Owner), Mohannad (Co-Owner), Violet (Barista), Val (General Manager), Michelle (Barista), Gavriel (Barista), Gabe @indoartamus (community artist). Photo provided.

Thousands of Reddit comments help this Ottawa cafe owner open his downtown coffee shop

Ottawa, Retail, Top Stories

When Daniyal Zafar opened his cafe in downtown Ottawa with his brother, he had what many marketers could only dream of: thousands of suggestions from

Local healthtech startup tackles challenges faced by employees struggling with obesity

Human Resources, Ottawa, Top Stories

An Ottawa healthtech startup that focuses on combining behavioural and dietetic support is providing new help for employees who struggle with obesity. According to the