Mia Jensen

Mia Jensen is a reporter with the Ottawa Business Journal. A graduate of Carleton University's School of Journalism, Mia previously worked as a Local Journalism Initiative reporter for the Sudbury Star covering health, mining, business and the arts. Outside of journalism, she has worked in communications with the Rainbow District School Board, and as a researcher for the Sudbury Symphony Orchestra.
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New video campaign helps new grads present their skills to prospective employers

With economic pressures limiting opportunities for students and new grads, local post-secondary schools are working with economic development partners to spotlight the next generation of talent in the city.

Twenty local restaurants step up to the grill to participate in the Ultimate Burger Battle

In addition to fries, diners can add a side of giving to their hamburger orders this November as 20 restaurants across the region join forces to raise money for the United Way East Ontario.

Federal budget’s lack of detail, public service cuts leave Ottawa businesses cautiously optimistic

Ottawa businesses are giving the federal government budget an overall positive grade, but local government relations firms say their clients aren’t getting too excited just yet.

BYA Lifetime Achievement winner Bree Jamieson-Holloway on rising above imposter syndrome

Lawyer and entrepreneur Bree Jamieson-Holloway is used to being the youngest person in the room. In 2020, she was an OBJ Forty Under 40 recipient and two years later became the youngest person ever appointed to the Canadian International Trade Tribunal. Now, she’s been named the 2025 Lifetime Achievement recipient at the Ottawa Businesswoman of the Year Awards — and she just turned 40.

Heather Black of Palo Alto Networks talks about AI and its use at the forefront of cybersecurity

After 29 years in telecommunications at Bell Canada, Heather Black was pulled in a different direction.

‘Buy local, plant local’: How a new program in Ottawa is the next step in Gary Zed’s green plan

Gary Zed may have started his career in professional services, but it was his love of nature that catapulted him into a new realm of business opportunity.

‘Rough’ and ‘wild’ Ottawa a hit with visitors increasingly interested in ‘dark tourism’

As the leaves fall and temperatures drop, the tourism season is drawing to a close for most local businesses. But for those that deal in the dark and macabre, the next few weeks are expected to bring one last flurry of activity.

Ottawa’s Searidge Technologies sees demand from global airports, but not as many in Canada

With airports around the world pushing to upgrade and digitize outdated systems, they're turning to Canadian companies such as Ottawa-based Searidge Technologies. But as his company expands internationally, Searidge’s CEO says he’d like to see more Canadian airports following the trend.

Growing skills gaps could hinder the work of many non-profits, local educator says

Concerns about skills gaps and low productivity exist across all sectors, but for non-profit organizations, the situation is especially dire, according to Michael Weatherhead of Ottawa Education Group.

Ottawa’s ‘cool little sister’: Outaouais finding a niche as a tourist destination, officials say

Tourism in Ottawa has bounced back from pandemic lows over the past few years and across the river, the city’s smaller, outdoorsy neighbour is also reaping the benefits.
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