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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Peter Strom, March Networks CEO, on going global and the appeal of the ‘Canada’ brand

Ottawa’s Fastest Growing Companies meet and mingle ahead of this year’s award ceremony

Even — or maybe especially — in turbulent times, OBJ’s 2025 Fastest Growing Companies have stayed on top of their game by being ready to adapt to anything that comes their way.

Tech Thursday comes to Ottawa as another networking option for the local tech scene

There’s a new way to connect with people across the tech landscape in Ottawa. Last week, Calgary-based events company Tech Thursday hosted its first networking event in the capital, featuring a panel discussion on Ottawa’s startup support network.

Now’s not the time to panic, says Ottawa Film Office head in response to Trump tariff plans

Sandrine Pechels de Saint Sardos isn’t quite sure what to make of U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 100 per cent tariff on films produced outside of the U.S. But while the rhetoric is worrying, she said she sees no reason to panic.

Hundreds of hopefuls look to be hired on the spot at Hard Rock Ottawa job fairs

Charge your phone and bring a snack: that’s the advice one Hard Rock Ottawa official has for job-seekers preparing to attend the hotel and casino’s second mass hiring event on Tuesday and Wednesday this week.

You might recognize the fedora, but Jarrod Goldsmith keeps a lot more than that under his hat

Jarrod Goldsmith wasn’t always comfortable donning his now-signature fedora in public. But, he says, ignoring the stares and standing out from the crowd is part of what has allowed him to turn his passion for music into a thriving business.

‘Sens Lot’ proving popular as hockey fans take over various venues throughout the city

The “Sens Lot” has been packed with hockey fans and, according to Alex Sirois, spirits are high and the ByWard Market has been busy as the Ottawa Senators continue their first playoff run since 2017.

Serving up success: How two venerable Ottawa pubs have survived – and thrived – over multiple decades

There is no shortage of places to grab a pint in Ottawa, but what does it take to stand out from the crowd? Two local pubs have found ways to become cornerstones in their community and as a result, they’ll both be celebrating major milestones this year.

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

As housing starts struggle to keep pace with population growth, panellists at a city-building conference in Ottawa this week urged politicians of all stripes to cut red tape that’s hindering development and provide more support for 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.
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