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.

Owner Farid Dagher is opening a new venue on Rideau Street, Gridwrks, which will replace Mavericks Bar and Cafe Dekcuf. Photo by NPG Studio.

Owner of new music venue on Rideau St. says he’ll have ‘synergies’ with History Ottawa

Ottawa, Insider Only Sports and Entertainment, Top Stories, Tourism

Dave Walsh is KPMG's new Ottawa office managing partner. Photo provided by Dave Walsh.

People on the Move: Dave Walsh takes over as Ottawa office managing partner for KPMG

Ottawa, Human Resources, People on the Move, Top Stories

Dave Walsh has taken on a new role with KPMG Canada, becoming office managing partner in the National Capital Region, the company announced recently. Walsh

Stray Dog Brewing Co. debuted their new "Tariffied" hazy pale ale on Friday. Photo credits Stray Dog Instagram.

‘Tariffied’ yet? Ottawa’s Stray Dog Brewing Co. has just the beverage for you

Ottawa, Retail, Top Stories

One Ottawa brewery is hopping to it when it comes to the ongoing trade war between Canada and the U.S. Stray Dog Brewing Co. debuted

The Thirdspace team at the launch. From left to right: Cedric Osagie (c-founder and CEO), Eshan Betrabet (co-founder and CTO) and Khizar Malik (founding engineer). Photo by Kyle Wright.

Two Carleton students develop app to help create shared, real-life experiences

Techopia, Top Stories

In an effort to encourage young people to connect more, two young entrepreneurs have created an app that they say puts the “social” back in

Two local restaurant owners happy to pull U.S. booze off the menu — at least for now

Ottawa, Top Stories

At least two Ottawa restaurant owners say they were happy to remove American wine and liquor from their menus, even before the LCBO started withdrawing

How will Ottawa-Gatineau be affected by a trade war? OBJ gets a local observer’s predictions

Ottawa, Insider Only Top Stories

Amer Wahab is the president and COO of Kettlemans Bagel. Photo provided.

Kettlemans Bagel plans to expand further in Ottawa, hold off on entering U.S. market

Ottawa, Insider Only Retail, Top Stories

Lindy Ledohowski, vice president of relationship management at RBCx. Photo provided by Lindy Ledohowski.

Top of Mind in Tech: From founder to banker, Lindy Ledohowski offers her view on local tech

Techopia, Insider Only Top Stories

Mark Monahan, executive director and founder of Ottawa Bluesfest, addresses guests at the Business After 5 event, presented by Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Bluesfest on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. Photo by Marissa Galko.

Bluesfest organizers put local business top of mind when planning this year’s festival

Ottawa, Sports and Entertainment, Top Stories, Tourism

Bluesfest organizer Mark Monahan said involving local businesses was a major consideration during the planning of this year’s festival. Ottawa’s biggest summer event announced its

Super Crunch Tanghulu and Dumpling Soup, sister food businesses owned by Gary Wu, are seeing success during their first canal season despite some challenges. Photo provided by Gary Wu.

Being a vendor on the Rideau Canal comes with some challenges, first-timer Gary Wu discovers

Ottawa, Top Stories, Tourism

For a first-time vendor on the Rideau Canal Skateway, Gary Wu said business has been brisk. However, he’s had to contend with less-than-ideal conditions for