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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City-building panellists push for new measures to kickstart development, promote affordable housing

AI-fuelled startups need ‘clear differentiator’ to make investors take notice, local expert says

Almost all startups are using artificial intelligence in their operations, but those developing their own AI need to do more to set themselves apart if they want to draw the attention of investors, a local business leader says.

Mayor wants ‘clarity’ on potential federal job cuts, pushes for reskilling program if layoffs happen

With the federal election set for next Monday, Ottawa Mayor Mar Sutcliffe spoke about the issues he hopes to prioritize with the next prime minister – who will likely also be an Ottawa MP – and the challenge of getting those issues noticed amid crises of a different scale.

Ottawa’s Lowertown Brewery clears out the parking lot for a unique Sens viewing experience

Get ready for the “Sens Lot.” The cranes are coming out Thursday evening to clear Lowertown Brewery’s back parking lot at 73 York St. near Dalhousie Street, where a 12-foot-six-inch by six-foot-six-inch LED screen will be installed outside.

Ben Morris from Syntronic talks about finding opportunities in tariffs, hybrid work and AI

Even against the backdrop of an uncertain economy, Ben Morris believes there are many dynamics in today’s environment that are leading to new opportunities for tech companies.

Grey’s Social Eatery celebrates opening and the future of the ByWard Market

The past few weeks have been crunch time for the new team at Grey’s Social Eatery, but they got to reap the rewards Friday evening as the restaurant held its grand opening in an area of the city that has struggled in recent years.

People on the Move: Irfan Ahmed joins Procom and Howard Nemiroff named dean at Sprott

Canadian IT recruitment agency Procom is expanding its Ottawa presence and has tapped former Altis executive Irfan Ahmed to lead the effort.

Little Italy’s food scene benefiting from population growth, development in the area

An influx of residents from nearby highrises and ongoing development projects are helping Little Italy become an even better-known neighbourhood for foodies.

Ottawa cybersecurity startup NtangledState’s global expansion plans start in Europe

The team behind Ottawa cybersecurity startup NtangledState has big ambitions for the future, including breaking into the European market.

Ottawa man designs website to help consumers find Canadian alternatives for many products

Ottawa designer Alistair Lane needed to buy a dehumidifier over the weekend, after the freeze and thaw of the last week flooded his basement. But as Canada deals with the fallout of a trade war with the U.S., he didn’t want to buy from an American company.
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