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AIC Hosts Food Truck Event on Capitol Hill with Van Leeuwen and Little Sesame
Innovate. Invest. Enjoy!
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, the American Investment Council partnered with Roll Call to host the “Innovate. Invest. Enjoy!” food truck event,…
Celebrating National 401(k) Day: All Americans Deserve Access to Private Equity’s Strong Returns
Will Dunham, AIC President and CEO: “For decades, public pension funds have invested in private assets because they deliver strong returns over the long term and are a smart, safe way to diversify…
NEW REPORT: Private Equity Investments Boost Small & Mid-Market Businesses
Dunham: “Private equity is a steadfast partner for America’s small and mid-sized businesses, providing the capital, expertise, and strategic guidance necessary to thrive in today’s changing…
AIC Expresses Support for Administration’s Swift Action to Give More Americans Access to Private Investment
New White House Council of Economic Advisers Report Highlights Value of Private Investment
Washington, D.C. – This week, the Trump Administration immediately moved forward on its…
All Americans Should Have Access to Private Investment
AIC President and CEO Will Dunham released the following statement regarding President Trump’s Executive Order to democratize access to alternative assets for 401(k)…
All Americans Should Have Access to Private Investment
AIC President and CEO Will Dunham released the following statement regarding President Trump’s Executive Order to democratize access to alternative assets for 401(k)…
More Public Pensions Turn to Private Equity to Deliver Strong Returns for Retirees
CalPERS CEO: “[Private equity is] an asset class we have conviction in, and we think it will outperform the public markets over the long term, and why shouldn’t our members have access to those…
Private Investment Continues to Fuel AI Innovation Across the Country
Jonathan D. Gray, President and COO, Blackstone Group: “As much as this technology is so exciting, unless we get the energy side right, we can’t pursue this… private capital will be a really…
New Video: Public Pension Leaders on Why They Invest in Private Equity
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the American Investment Council released a new video featuring leaders at public pension funds speaking about how private equity delivers strong returns and…
NEW STUDY: Private Equity Delivers the Strongest Returns for Retirees Across America
Dunham: “Year after year, private equity has outperformed every major asset class over the long term, offering reliable and robust returns even during periods of economic…
AIC Announces Will Dunham as President and CEO
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Investment Council (AIC) today announced that Will Dunham has been named as the incoming President and CEO. Dunham will succeed AIC President and CEO Drew…
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…