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.

Local catering company really cooking with several museum contracts around the city

Ottawa-based company My Catering Group has signed a three-year contract with the Canadian Museum of Nature, a step towards its goal of reaching its $15-million annual revenue goal in the next three years.

U.S. urban strategist says Wellington Street should not be left open as a ‘commuter rat run’

A U.S. urban design strategist argues that Ottawa would benefit if Wellington Street were closed to traffic and re-designed as an extension of Parliament Hill.

‘The only female in that boardroom’: Helen MacMillan shares her journey to the top ranks of the gaming industry

Helen MacMillan, general manager of the future Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Ottawa, is helping women rise through the leadership ranks in the gaming industry.

Tourism is back – but downtown hoteliers aren’t banking on a big Canada Day bump

While local hotels are expecting a “soft” Canada Day, this summer is projected to be a banner year for tourism in Ottawa as the industry recovers from the pandemic.

‘I have not seen anything anywhere that looks like what’s going on in Ottawa’: Goldy Hyder

Goldy Hyder, president and CEO of the Business Council of Canada, discusses leveraging Canadian talent and addressing barriers to business growth.

From popular restos to the local soccer team, this young company is really cleaning up

In two years, Just Too Clean has become the top cleaning company for over 30 businesses from ByWard Market to the Glebe.

Board of trade unveils ‘road map’ for downtown core, calls on governments to work together

Ottawa Board of Trade is urging government to prioritize the city’s downtown core and work with stakeholders to build a “roadmap to transformation.”

Ottawa Boat Cruise introduces second electric boat on canal, plans to ‘green’ entire fleet

Ottawa Boat Cruise has launched its second all-electric passenger vessel on the Rideau Canal and plans to convert its entire fleet by 2026.

Looming debt repayment deadline puts many small businesses at risk, CFIB report argues

Nearly a quarter-million small businesses across Canada risk permanent closure as the deadline to repay pandemic-era loans fast approaches, warns a report from the CFIB.