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.

Local firm MondouxRollins says private companies are getting on board with governance

In the last few years, Jennifer Mondoux has noticed a trend among mid-market private companies. More than ever, founders and executives are curious about governance, and looking for ways to strategically build up their boards. 

Nightlife commish Mathieu Grondin shares nine things he’s learned about building a nightlife economy

OBJ spoke with Grondin on Tuesday to understand what he learned while working in Montreal, as well the challenges Ottawa might face, and what makes a successful nightlife community.

Windmill Development Group’s ‘eco-concierge’ service helps condo owners practise sustainability

When a condo building is purchased, developers are typically quick to walk away. But Windmill Development Group has decided to stick around to help new owners prioritize sustainability throughout the lifecycle of the building. 

AI at YOW: New tech from Nepean company could benefit passengers and position Ottawa as cutting edge

A new artificial intelligence program coming to the Ottawa International Airport could help airport officials predict delays and pinpoint safety concerns. 

Top of Mind in Tech: With the right team in place, Elizabeth Audette-Bourdeau is busy serving clients’ changing needs

Since the pandemic, tech priorities have been changing, opening up new avenues for innovation in the seniors care industry, according to Elizabeth Audette-Bourdeau.

For financial adviser Cameron Ross, Mulligans Golf Bar is a complicated mix of life, love and opportunity

It isn’t easy to run a restaurant, especially since the pandemic, but Ottawa financial adviser Cameron Ross keeps finding ways to make it work. 

Come and check us out, local brewers say, as LCBOs close due to job action

With LCBO stores across the province closing due to strike action, local brewers are ready to step into the breach. 

Ottawa PR professional Jennifer Stewart has a second passion and you’ll never guess what it is

In the more urban confines of Ottawa’s business community, Stewart is best known not as the owner of a grain mill, but as an expert in communications. But her passion for the family business and the Canadian agriculture industry runs deep, and continues to grow every year. 

Top of Mind in Tech: James Nguyen at Quantropi on finding talent and capital in a tough market

Running a tech startup is all about the hustle, and James Nguyen, co-founder and CEO of Ottawa cybersecurity company Quantropi, is always thinking about new ways to grow. 

Teetering on the ‘glass cliff’: How marginalized leaders can survive being set up to fail

While many are familiar with the "glass ceiling," the "glass cliff is a less well-know phenomenon. Mojdeh Cox and Jenny Mitchell break down how women leaders can protect themselves and make the most of a bad situation.

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