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.

At The Grand Pizzeria, a love of the ByWard Market keeps David Mangano inspired

It’s been a good year for The Grand Pizzeria but, more than anything, owner David Mangano is excited to see what the year ahead holds for the ByWard Market as upcoming initiatives aim to breathe new life into the area.

‘Ottawa not bold enough’: Andrew Reeves reflects on Ottawa architecture after Europe trip

If there’s one thing architect Andrew Reeves learned on a recent trip to Europe, it’s that the best cities are built with intention.

As Ottawa trails other cities in spending growth, holiday sales could be affected: economist

With interest rates and other costs remaining high, consumers are in a sour mood and Ottawa residents are no exception.

Malls are buzzing this holiday season, and Rideau Centre and St. Laurent are seeing the difference

Canadian shoppers are headed to the mall this holiday season and at least two major Ottawa shopping centres are seeing an uptick in traffic and sales.

Smaller Ottawa retailers try not to get lost in big-box deals in lead-up to holiday season

With Canadian shoppers hungry for deals this holiday season, smaller retailers in Ottawa are hoping for a renewed interest in shopping locally to help them compete.

For Amir Rahim at Grounded, hospitality is ‘in his bloodstream’

Being a restaurant owner is harder than ever, but Amir Rahim, owner of Grounded Kitchen, said it’s worth navigating the challenges for the love of the work.

Being part of Ottawa’s ‘tourist community’ helps keep Sarah Chown motivated at the Metropolitain

Costs are so but so are spirits as restaurants head into the holiday season, according Metropolitain Brasserie's Sarah Chown.

Despite rising costs and interest rates, East India Company’s Anish Mehra loves to be ‘part of people’s experiences’

The last few years have been tumultuous for the restaurant industry, but things are looking up, according to Anish Mehra, owner of the East India Company in Ottawa.