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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My Ottawa: How Alex Munter, the ‘mouthy kid with ideas,’ found himself at home in Ottawa

In this instalment of My Ottawa, CHEO president and CEO Alex Munter talks growing up in Kanata, Ottawa’s best festivals, and how it feels to come home.

After success in ByWard Market, milkshake bar For God Shakes opens second location near Lansdowne

It seems Ottawans love their sweets, enough that milkshake shop For God Shakes decided to open a second location in April near Lansdowne Park.

People on the Move: Brad Fougere joins OCOBIA as its new executive director

Brad Fougere has joined the Ottawa Coalition of Business Improvement Areas as its new executive director, the organization announced Monday. 

Andie Andreou becomes new CEO at Altis as Kathryn Tremblay takes on new duties

After 35 years at the helm, Kathryn Tremblay is taking a step back from the top role at Altis Recruitment & Technology to bring in a new CEO. 

What’s the plan? How to avoid having employees see RTO mandates as a power grab

While some organizations may be eager to get employees back into the office, local HR professionals say a rush to return without planning and communication can cause damage in the long run. 

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. 
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