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.

CFIB looks for good news on carbon tax for small businesses in upcoming federal budget

Ottawa

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is calling on the federal government to freeze the federal carbon tax and assess the possibility of implementing a

Accommodating neurodivergent employees can increase workplace innovation, creativity

Human Resources

For many businesses, diversity and inclusion is an important part of a well-rounded workplace. But when it comes to accommodating and hiring employees who are

Mayor Mark Sutcliffe (left) and premier Doug Ford at the Mayor's Breakfast on Thursday.

Province supports Ottawa’s downtown revitalization efforts; Ford calls on federal government to ‘do its part’

Ottawa

A “new deal” between Ottawa and the provincial government will support the city’s ongoing efforts to revitalize its struggling downtown core.

Tech companies are hiring fewer co-op students this year, but expect to bounce back soon.

Co-op hiring, particularly in tech, takes a hit amid tough economy, but officials expect a rebound

Ottawa, Human Resources, Insider Only

Dr. Elspeth Murray, director of the Centre for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Social Impact at Smith School of Business. Supplied

No snow, no ice, no business: How climate change is forcing companies to come up with Plan B

Eastern Ontario Business Journal

As climate change leads to milder, shorter winters, businesses are finding ways to become more resilient and more sustainable, according to one Queen’s University professor.

Renovations are underway at events and conference centre Sala San Marco (Photo courtesy of Tony Zacconi)

After closure of grocery store, Sala San Marco owner Tony Zacconi expands the facility’s events space

Ottawa

After closing his Little Italy grocery store in November, Tony Zacconi is shifting gears to bring his events space back to its former glory.

Ottawa Tourism welcomes new federal funding to attract international conferences and events

Ottawa

A new funding program to attract more international conferences to Canada could be a catalyst for Ottawa business, Ottawa Tourism tells OBJ.

As Chinese tourists to the nation’s capital dwindle, Ottawa Tourism shifts its focus to other markets

Ottawa

While domestic and transborder tourism to Ottawa is likely to recover from pandemic lows this year, international travel may continue to lag. According to local