A newly-created special commission is expected to help small business startups throughout the state and assist existing businesses in their expansion efforts.
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is expected to announce the creation of the Alabama Small Business Commission Monday morning at the state Capitol building along with House Speaker Mike Hubbard, Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh and National Federation of Independent Business State Director Rosemary Elebash.
Bentley's office says more than 400,000 small businesses are operating throughout the state and have created thousands of new jobs in recent years.