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.

Fewer Canadians travelling to the U.S. is benefiting local attractions such as Mādahòkì Farm

Declining numbers of Canadians heading to the U.S. for vacation could mean an even better tourism season for attractions such as Mādahòkì Farm, which had already begun to cater to more domestic travellers.

Virtual trivia competition draws in businesses, young entrepreneurs to answer need for startup funding

For the past three months, team members at Ottawa consultancy Alphabet Creative have gathered monthly in their boardroom at lunchtime with one goal in mind — to dominate at trivia. The company is taking part in a new initiative organized by local non-profit Youth Ottawa, a “gamified giving platform” called Trivia 4 Tomorrow.

Zenbooks founder Eric Saumure is a rising accounting star, but he turned down a major finance role in Mark Carney’s campaign. Here’s why

Earlier this year, Eric Saumure received a potentially life-changing opportunity: to handle the finances for Mark Carney’s federal election campaign. Despite the potential upsides, Saumure turned it down.

Notable Ottawa hotels and venues receive funding to improve accessibility for tourists

Funding from Ottawa Tourism will help 10 local venues, including TD Place, the Fairmont Chateau Laurier and Brookstreet Hotel, improve accessibility.

People on the Move: Michelle Groulx back at OCOBIA and Chris Pierce named hotelier of year

Eighteen months after her departure, Michelle Groulx is returning to the Ottawa Coalition of Business Improvement Areas (OCOBIA) in a new part-time role.

Many advantages for property owners to have artists use vacant spaces, local group argues

Local and provincial arts organizations are encouraging property owners, both public and private, to embrace “meanwhile spaces” that grant temporary access to empty space to artists.

Ottawa’s Growcer sets up urban vertical farm at Area X.O to support The Ottawa Mission

With food costs top of mind for many charities, Ottawa company Growcer is partnering with the Ottawa Mission to set up an urban vertical farm to provide fresh leafy greens to the charity’s food program.

Hoteliers watch Ottawa as a place to invest as tourism, development offer opportunities

With plenty of development activity underway in Ottawa, local and out-of-town hotel owners said investors are keeping their eyes on the city as a growing market in the hospitality industry.

Shared office space leads to merger for Extension Marketing and WSI eStrategies Ottawa

After a year of co-habitation, two local marketing firms are taking their relationship to the next level. The Ottawa-based companies, Extension Marketing and WSI eStrategies Ottawa, announced earlier this month that they are officially merging after sharing an office space revealed their complementary skillsets.

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