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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Top of Mind in Tech: Christa Quarles discusses ‘workplace freedom’ and AI on the desktop

Sparks Street BIA expansion to aid in downtown revitalization efforts, exec director says

The Sparks Street BIA plans to expand its boundaries beyond the traditional pedestrian mall into a broader part of the downtown core in the new year, the association announced earlier this week. 

Grade 11 entrepreneur tackles the perils and possibilities of AI with new startup, LetterLabsAI

Major companies aren’t the only ones jumping on the artificial intelligence bandwagon. Local high schooler Dean Parsons is launching an AI business of his own, and he says we can expect many of his generation to do the same.

City and builders getting better at office conversions with each project, 360 Laurier architect says

Lead architect Josée Anne Pronovost said working on The Slayte was a massive learning experience for both builders and the city. Those lessons are now being brought to the office-to-residential conversion on Laurier Avenue.

Top of Mind in Tech: Nick Quain on why Ottawa is a ‘bootstrap city’ seeing a resurgence in early-stage founders

When you think of the best places in Canada to start a business, does Ottawa come to mind? Invest Ottawa’s Nick Quain says it probably should.

Finding their space: Women climbing the ranks in commercial real estate

A little over a year ago, Sarah Crouch did something many Ottawa professionals have done before – she travelled to Toronto to attend a networking event.

Ottawa staffing firm MaxSys sold to Agilus Work Solutions

After 30 years as the sole owner of Ottawa-based staffing firm MaxSys, Bryan Brulotte has closed a deal to sell the company to Agilus Work Solutions, the largest privately owned, full-service recruitment firm in Canada.

Cost-cutting is leading some companies to hire “underqualified” staff, recruiting firms say

As businesses search for ways to cut costs, a majority of Canadian employers say they’ve been forced to hire “underqualified” staff due to recruitment budget constraints – a trend one recruiting firm says is playing out in Ottawa as well. 

Ottawa’s Jade Racicot and Golden Fries at the forefront of a changing food truck industry

It’s the height of festival season in Ottawa and for Jade Racicot, owner of Golden Fries, that also means it’s the height of food truck season. 

Coffee by day, cocktails by night: Three Ottawa cafes and how they’re adding to the nighttime buzz

For most coffee shops, the day typically ends in the early evening, just as neighbouring bars and restaurants come to life. But some local cafes like Oat Couture are experimenting with ways to reach the nighttime crowd and keep their doors open later. 
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