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: Pierce Ujjainwalla on capital gains taxes and why Ottawa doesn’t have more Shopifys

In this first instalment of Top of Mind in Tech, Pierce Ujjainwalla talks the feds’ capital gains tax increase and Knak’s noisy ongoing office expansion. 

My Ottawa: Why YOW CEO Mark Laroche is high on the region and the Bytown hero he’d like to meet

The National Capital Region has it all, according to Mark Laroche, president and CEO of the Ottawa International Airport Authority. 

Think you know all about workplace burnout? HR experts say we still don’t know how to solve it

Despite greater awareness around burnout in corporate workplaces, not enough companies are thinking outside of the box when it comes to solutions, said Ottawa organizational behaviour consultant Christine Pothier.

My Ottawa: Catherine Clark in a flap? Find out why and where she goes to rest and relax

When Catherine Clark isn’t interviewing influential people or whipping up communication strategies for major corporations, she’s observing the wildlife and enjoying the outdoors in her little rural corner of Ottawa. 

UPDATE: Ottawa is ahead of the game when it comes to nightlife, new commissioner says

According to a memo from the city, Grondin “is widely recognized as a global leader in nightlife advocacy with more than 10 years of experience focusing on issues and opportunities related to nighttime governance and the nightlife economy.”

‘Suicide prevention work’: New research sheds light on mental health crisis in hospitality industry

Last month, Smart Serve Ontario launched a new mental health initiative to provide hospitality workers with free access to mental health support, one of the first programs of its kind in the industry.

Ten years of construction? We’re (mostly) ready, downtown businesses say

With a decade of construction ahead in a downtown core struggling to come back to life, business officials are cautiously optimistic they’re equipped to handle whatever comes their way.

Local event venues to reduce food waste by redistributing surplus to community partners

Eight Ottawa hospitality organizations will be taking part in a new program to cut down waste by diverting surplus food to community organizations that help those in need. 

Architect Houry Avedissian sees an opportunity to ‘bring new life’ to Ottawa’s commercial spaces

For local architect Houry Avedissian, the opening of her first office on Preston Street next month represents an opportunity to thank those who’ve supported her career — and the first step towards expanding her portfolio and her team. 

Two Algonquin grads hope to make a world of difference for entrepreneurs with World Jams

Two Algonquin College graduates are preparing to host a conference and launch a new platform next month to help students transition into the business world. 
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