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.

In a sea of big-box stores, family-owned grocer Farmer’s Pick finds success in the old ways

Amid rising food prices and major grocers being asked to adhere to codes of conduct, family-owned grocer Farmer's Pick is finding success in traditional business models.

Airport CEO outlines expansion plans at YOW to meet growing demand from leisure travellers

With expansion on the horizon at the Ottawa International Airport, a number of new projects are either underway, being planned or nearing completion.

Sens CEO says LeBreton only site for new arena that they’re ‘serious about’

Ottawa Senators president and CEO Cyril Leeder said Tuesday that LeBreton Flats is the only site in serious consideration for the hockey club’s new arena.

ChatGPT: Productivity boost or security risk? We talk to three Ottawa firms who were quick to adopt

Almost one-third of Canadian businesses are now using ChatGPT, according to a recent report, and many Ottawa businesses are among them.

Julie Kinnear to take over as GM at Hilton Lac-Leamy Hotel and Casino, Casino de Mont-Tremblant

Julie Kinnear will bring her expertise in customer service and tourism to Hilton Lac-Leamy Hotel and Casino and the Casino de Mont-Tremblant as she prepares to take over as general manager on May 27.

‘Working for the people’: Warren Creates on AI, foreign workers and almost 40 years in immigration law

In 38 years as an immigration lawyer, Warren Creates has seen not only sea changes in technology, but also more people than ever looking to call Canada home.

Ottawa firm The Positivist Group starts pilot to help businesses better serve people with disabilities

Ottawa-based consulting firm The Positivist Group is launching a pilot program to help businesses make their stores more comfortable and accessible for people with disabilities.

Ottawa’s Andrea Greenhous on how hybrid work put the spotlight on internal communications

Over 20 years ago, Andrea Greenhous started blazing a trail in Ottawa with her internal communications firm Vision2Voice. Today, as tech shifts or workers stay hybrid, she's still pushing the boundaries of her profession.

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

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 simpler rebate program for small businesses.