ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz visited Rochester Wednesday to meet with small business owners and promote a budget he says will help businesses succeed. The visit started with a tour of the Mill Creek Life Sciences lab in the Minnesota Biobusiness Center to see what innovations scientists are developing when it comes to cell therapy. Walz along with DEED Commissioner Steve Grove held a roundtable discussion. They talked with Rochester small business owners about their successes and struggles. “Every small business is a dream, every small business is an opportunity,” Walz said. “Not just for the owners and the founders but to create opportunities so people can live the life they want in communities like Rochester.” Walz used the roundtable to rollout part his $4.1 billion economic plan. Some proposals include family and medical paid leave for small businesses, more grants and tax credits for entrepreneurs. The plan is part of his “One Minnesota” budget proposal. According to Walz, Minnesota’s small businesses employ three out of every four workers in the state. His plan recommends an initial $18.5 million in funding for the Small Business Navigation Program, Small Business Development Centers, and the Small Business Partnerships […]