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.

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

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

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

An uncertain economy, characterized by higher inflation, rising interest rates and tighter budgets, particularly in Ottawa’s tech sector, has meant companies are hiring fewer co-op students in 2024.

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

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.

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

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

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

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 tourism leaders, a significant drop in Chinese tourism is partially to blame.

What’s in a name? There might be one small change this year, but Bluesfest promises to be as good as ever

For over a decade, the music festival has been known as RBC Bluesfest. But this year, it will simply be called Ottawa Bluesfest, with an updated logo featuring the number 30 to mark its anniversary.

‘Year of the CFO’: Demand for fractional CFOs heating up in Ottawa post-pandemic

To navigate the current financial landscape, more small and mid-sized businesses in Ottawa are looking to fractional CFOs as a potential solution.

Ottawa Film Office launches process for building a new sound stage on Woodroffe Ave. site

The Ottawa Film Office (OFO) has announced that it is accepting expressions of interest for its initiative to build a sound stage facility in the city.