. >> row berto valdez jr. grew up on the texas border. he's become so much a part of willmar that he was surprised when someone laughed at him. >> he said he never heard of a latino with minnesota accent. >> like many of the immigrant entrepreneurs, he said he had to take a partner to finance his party supply business, fiesta time rental. they combined their savings to avoid taking a loan. now he's got a total of three businesses and he's looking to open more. >> i always say that immigrants are risk takers by nature. they might not exlink, but they're excellent business people. they might not know how to navigate the system, but they'll get there if they want to. yes, the economy is good for everyone right now. >> so let's just go 62 on it. >> buckwheat honey, native to the midwest. >> you're a good guy, doug. >> the economy has been good to douglas small. >> i bought the old pizza place, that's when i took the plunge into the financial and business world serious. >> it's that seriousness that has kept potpourri health foods alive and we