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.

My Ottawa: Why YOW CEO Mark Laroche is high on the region and the Bytown hero he’d like to meet

Ottawa

The National Capital Region has it all, according to Mark Laroche, president and CEO of the Ottawa International Airport Authority.

Think you know all about workplace burnout? HR experts say we still don’t know how to solve it

Ottawa, Human Resources

Despite greater awareness around burnout in corporate workplaces, not enough companies are thinking outside of the box when it comes to solutions, said Ottawa organizational

Catherine Clark is the co-founder of podcast The Honest Talk and president of Catherine Clark Communications (supplied)

My Ottawa: Catherine Clark in a flap? Find out why and where she goes to rest and relax

Ottawa

When Catherine Clark isn’t interviewing influential people or whipping up communication strategies for major corporations, she’s observing the wildlife and enjoying the outdoors in her

UPDATE: Ottawa is ahead of the game when it comes to nightlife, new commissioner says

Ottawa

According to a memo from the city, Grondin “is widely recognized as a global leader in nightlife advocacy with more than 10 years of experience

‘Suicide prevention work’: New research sheds light on mental health crisis in hospitality industry

Ottawa

Last month, Smart Serve Ontario launched a new mental health initiative to provide hospitality workers with free access to mental health support, one of the

People walking along Sparks Street - BIA

Ten years of construction? We’re (mostly) ready, downtown businesses say

Ottawa, Insider Only

Local event venues to reduce food waste by redistributing surplus to community partners

Ottawa

Eight Ottawa hospitality organizations will be taking part in a new program to cut down waste by diverting surplus food to community organizations that help

Houry Avedissian is an architect and owner of Ha2 Architecture & Design. (Supplied)

Architect Houry Avedissian sees an opportunity to ‘bring new life’ to Ottawa’s commercial spaces

Ottawa

For local architect Houry Avedissian, the opening of her first office on Preston Street next month represents an opportunity to thank those who’ve supported her

World Jams director Gavin Gervais (pictured) spoke to OBJ about bringing the conference and software to life with CEO Federico Arellano.

Two Algonquin grads hope to make a world of difference for entrepreneurs with World Jams

Ottawa

Two Algonquin College graduates are preparing to host a conference and launch a new platform next month to help students transition into the business world.