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.

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.

‘Rough-and-ready’ regional farmers to discuss mental health at Dare To Be Vulnerable event

An event in Eastern Ontario next week is hoping to kickstart a conversation on farmers' mental health that could save lives.

Two Bridgehead alumni join the team at Ottawa-based Differly

Consulting company Differly is adding experience and vision as Bridgehead alumni Tracey Clark and Kate Burnett join the team.

Pros and cons to divulging salary info, use of AI to job candidates, local HR experts say

Human resources professionals in Ottawa say potential new legislation on hiring could have positive impacts for both employers and employees, although concerns remain.