Enjoy a locally sourced lunch while taking your business knowledge to the next level!

Heyven, Saltbox, and US Bank are teaming up to bring you Lunch & Learn — a casual yet illuminating workshop created for business owners.

Join us on Thursday, September 5, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, for an invaluable session on financial literacy and securing funding, led by business bank managers Mark Hobson and Natalie Gilmore from US Bank.

As entrepreneurs, we often find ourselves wearing multiple hats, including that of a bookkeeper or financial advisor. Gaining a solid understanding of your business’s financials can be the key to your success. In this session, Mark and Natalie will cover the fundamentals of financial management for small businesses, offering actionable insights and strategies. You’ll learn how financial literacy can help you manage your finances more effectively, make informed decisions, and secure your business’s long-term success.

Lunch will be provided, with vegetarian options available!

Say hey 👋 to Mark Hobson, Business Banking Relationship Manager in Roseville, MN covering the Roseville, Shoreview, New Brighton and Arden Hills markets. Mark has over 25 years of customer relationship experience with roles in technology consulting, project management, and financial applications development. Mark has worked as a Commercial Relationship Manager for large national banks over the last 5 years. Mark is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Madison and is an Army Veteran. Mark lives in Elk River, MN with his wife and 2 younger sons, their older children (son and daughter) reside in the Madison, WI area for work and college.

Say hey 👋 to Natalie Gilmore, Business Banking Specialist in White Bear Lake, MN covering White Bear Lake, Mahtomedi, Shoreview, Vadnais Heights, and Arden Hills Markets. Natalie has over 10 years of customer service and client relationship experience with roles in human resources, business administration, training and development, and financial advisory services. With a solid foundation and three years of experience in the financial sector, she is dedicated to empowering small businesses through tailored banking solutions. Natalie is a graduate of Bethel University. Natalie lives in Vadnais Heights, MN with her family and beloved dog, Riley.


Saltbox combines warehousing and co-working with modern, unique spaces created for small and mid-sized businesses to ship, work, store, and create their products. Saltbox is more than a space–it’s a community of people committed to helping ecommerce entrepreneurs like you get the most out of their business.

Heyven is an online directory of Minnesota’s businesses, creatives, and nonprofits. We’re working to bring better local visibility and interconnection to MN’s business community.