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.
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City’s new garbage rules spell opportunity for Shelina Cocker and Ottawa BinWorks

When Shelina Cocker looked online for city-compliant garbage bins last year, none could be found – at...

ByWard Market businesses give thumbs up at halfway point of night ambassador program

Business owners in the ByWard Market say they’re encouraged by the area’s night ambassador program, which has...

ByWard Market District Authority looks for new ED as Zachary Dayler moves out of the post

The ByWard Market District Authority is looking for a new leader. Zachary Dayler, former executive director of the...

Ottawa Titans GM Martin Boyce on bringing baseball back to the city’s growing sports scene

Ottawa Titans general manager Martin Boyce says Ottawa is “unique” for the amount of sports going on...

Ottawa BlackJacks basketball team acquired by Australian sports investment group

The Ottawa BlackJacks have been acquired by Diamond Sports Canada Inc. based in New South Wales, Australia. Diamond...

Nightlife commish Mathieu Grondin speaks with OBJ about recent wins and what comes next

With a number of initiatives under his belt, Ottawa’s nightlife commissioner is already looking ahead to the...

Down the drain? How local retailers, restaurants are adjusting to offering fewer U.S. beverages

Local retailer Benson Mutalemwa credits community support for helping him to avoid a $15,000 loss this past...

Will the fall of 2025 look like the fall of 2019 in downtown Ottawa?

Well-known Ottawa restaurateur Stephen Beckta believes this fall will be a “tipping point” for downtown Ottawa.  “It’s going...

Two brothers and their Scrappy Scraper look to turn the world of BBQ scrapers on its head

Miles Hammond and his brother always wanted to start a company together. They came up with countless...

Food Basics brings first ‘urban concept’ store to Queen St. in bid to expand beyond suburbs

Food Basics has opened its first “urban concept” grocery store in an underserved area of Ottawa’s downtown,...
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To help showcase the 2026 Forty Under 40 recipients, OBJ and the Ottawa Board of Trade produced several video profiles. In this video, we asked the Forty Under 40 recipients about what they like about living and doing business in Ottawa. Want to read more about the 2026 Forty Under 40? Check out OBJ’s June magazine, which includes features and profiles on all the recipients. Read the digital edition here: https://issuu.com/greatrivermedia/docs/obj_flagship_june_2026?fr=sMTU4NzkxNTQ5MjQ Nominations for 2027 will open in June. Check this website for updates: https://fortyunder40.smapply.io/prog/forty_under_40_online_nomination_process/ #FortyUnder40 #OttawaBusinessJournal #OttawaBoardOfTrade #OttawaBusiness #OttawaLeaders #BusinessCommunity #BehindTheScenes
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