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House Small Business Committee Holds Subcommittee Hearing Praising Private Capital for Supporting Small Businesses
Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R-TX): “Across every state and Congressional district, private equity is empowering American entrepreneurs to build and expand their businesses from the ground…
New Op-ed: Private Credit Is Fueling Small Businesses, Manufacturing
Hagler: “Private credit is filling a crucial gap in our economy: empowering small businesses and manufacturers to grow, compete and lead.”
Today, AIC’s Senior Vice President of Research,…
New Report: Private Equity Empowers American Workers through Investments and Shared Ownership Opportunities
Nationwide, more than 13 million workers are employed at more than 21,000 private equity-backed businesses.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the American Investment Council (AIC) released a…
New Report: Private Credit Strengthens U.S. Economy with More Jobs and Higher Pay for American Workers
In 2024, private credit supported 2.5 million U.S. jobs, contributed over $370 billion to GDP, and delivered $217 billion in wages and benefits to American workers.
WASHINGTON, D.C. –…
Built in America. Backed by Private Equity.
Washington, D.C. – In celebration of National Small Business Month, the American Investment Council has launched a new advertisement campaign at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to…
More Energy Producers, Small Business Owners, and Policymakers Speak Out Against Carried Interest Tax Hike
Week after week, more local leaders and groups continue to speak out against an over 70% tax hike on carried interest capital gains. From energy producers to housing advocates, leaders are…
Celebrating Small Business Week 2025: Missouri Small Business Grows with Private Investment
“Private equity means a lot to EDI because it allows us to have the resources we need to grow”
The American Investment Council is proud to celebrate National Small Business Week, spanning May…
Energy Producers Warn that Carried Interest Tax Hike Would Threaten American Energy Dominance
Mike Moncla, Louisiana Oil & Gas Association: “The current capital gains tax treatment [of carried interest] properly reflects the nature of these entrepreneurial risks, and changing it would…
AIC & Punchbowl News Host Event with Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX) Discussing How Private Capital is Investing in America
Rep. Pfluger: “We are only energy dominant because of provisions like carried interest.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, the American Investment Council sponsored…
POLITICO Morning Tax: New Study Finds Eliminating Carried Interest Could Cost Jobs and Revenue
Today, POLITICO’s Morning Tax covered the recently released report from Dr. Charles Swenson of the University of Southern California, that found eliminating the current tax treatment of…
New Report Finds Proposed Investment Tax Hike Would Increase the Deficit, Kill Jobs, Slow Housing Construction & Threaten American Innovation
NVCA, AIC, NAIC, SBIA & RER Speak Out Against Proposed Tax Hike on Private Investments Across America
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Dr. Charles Swenson, Professor of Accounting at the…
Policymakers and Thought Leaders Speak Out Against Investment Tax Increases
Financial Services Chairman Hill on Carried Interest Capital Gains: “It’s not a loophole…it’s a long-term investment management tool, and it’s good for the country.”
Policymakers…
Steve Klinsky Op-ed: “Don’t Kill Economic Growth with Tax Increases”
Today, New Mountain Capital Founder and CEO and former AIC Chair Steve Klinsky published an op-ed in the DC Journal outlining the harmful economic effects that proposed tax…
New EY Report Shows Private Equity Strengthens U.S. Economy with More Jobs, Higher Pay, and Increased Investment
Includes State by State data on PE-backed jobs, companies, investment
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Private equity continues to play a crucial role in building the U.S. economy, fostering…
Private Equity Propels America to the Front of the AI Race
Investing over $200 Billion since 2020 in Data Centers, Semiconductors, & Energy Infrastructure
As artificial intelligence (AI) adoption accelerates across the world, private equity…
Private Equity Drives Local Growth and Economic Expansion Across America
New state-by-state analysis highlights how private equity investment is fueling business growth and improving communities nationwide.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – (March 6, 2025) A new analysis…
AIC Highlights How Private Investment Partners with American Innovators to Achieve Their Dreams & Grow Our Economy
“Private investment is helping our country win the AI race, manufacture more ‘Made in America’ products, and develop medical innovations that save lives.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today,…
ICYMI: 19 Free Market Groups Oppose Tax Hikes on Carried Interest Capital Gains
“Instead of hitting American investors and companies with massive tax hikes, Congress should focus on making the pro-growth tax cuts from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent and reducing…
New Video Showcases How Private Equity Empowers Workers Through Employee Ownership
AIC member The Riverside Company’s investment in PFB Corporation empowers employees across its manufacturing facilities in Michigan, Ohio, and Idaho to build long-term…
Banking Exchange: Private Equity Continues To Rank As Top Choice For US Public Pensions
Drew Maloney: “Private equity is a vital component of nearly every public pension plan in the United States, consistently delivering outsized returns and diversification during periods of economic…