The AIC is an advocacy organization that provides information about how private equity & private credit support jobs, businesses, & retirements across America.
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A @USDOL proposal gives everyday savers strong consumer protections, while providing more options to strengthen retirements. Private investments could be one component of a diversified, professionally managed 401(k) plan. Learn more: bit.ly/4mtFR3D
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A worker earning $52,000/year could gain $108,000 to $325,000 in retirement wealth with a 10-20% private markets allocation (Vanguard, 2025). Everyday savers deserve access to these tools. Learn more: bit.ly/4mtFR3D
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Georgetown research found that allocations to alternative assets would generate $35 billion in additional retirement savings per year. That’s real money for millions of American workers. Learn more: bit.ly/4mtFR3D
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More than 30 U.S. senators urged @USDOL to finalize the proposed rule expanding 401(k) access to private equity and private credit. 90 million 401(k) savers have been unable to benefit from the investments that have strengthened pensions for decades.
Read the full letter: bit.ly/3RE1hjZ
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Private equity and private credit have delivered strong, stable returns for public pension funds for decades. The Department of Labor’s proposed rule would expand access to these same investments in 401(k)s, with strong fiduciary standards in place. Learn more: bit.ly/4mtFR3D
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AIC released its comment letter strongly supporting @USDOL proposed rule to expand Americans’ access to private investment through 401(k)s. Everyday savers deserve to benefit from the same investments that have strengthened public pensions for decades.
Read the letter: bit.ly/4dLAV88
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As #SmallBusinessMonth wraps, we're reminded that for private equity, every week is Small Business Week. 85% of PE investment supports small businesses, touching every state and every district. Thanks to the entrepreneurs powering Main Street year-round.
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"Private equity provides entrepreneurs the capital that's not available to them in other places." Martin Dolfi of Beliade Consumer Partners on how partnering with founders builds value for shareholders, workers, and communities.
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🍦 From a Brooklyn food truck to nearly 100 shops nationwide. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream partnered with Beliade Consumer Partners to find storefronts, secure capital, and grow a beloved brand. This is what investing in entrepreneurs looks like.
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🇺🇸 Private equity has invested in the long-term growth of more than 21,000 businesses across America, and 85% of them are small businesses. From neighborhood shops to regional manufacturers, we're powering Main Street.
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📈 This #SmallBusinessMonth, see how AIC member KKR partnered with Environmental Dynamics International, a manufacturing small business in Columbia, Missouri, to expand operations, hire workers, and enter new markets.
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Private equity is driving real impact on Main Street. AIC President & CEO Will Dunham highlights how investment helps founders scale from local favorites to national brands, creating jobs in all 435 districts across 50 states.
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Did you know? 85% of private equity investment in the U.S. goes to supporting small businesses with fewer than 500 employees. This #SmallBusinessWeek, that's worth celebrating.
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Private equity helps entrepreneurs turn big ideas into thriving small businesses, securing the capital and scale to reach customers and create jobs nationwide. We're proud to sponsor @PunchbowlNews this #SmallBusinessWeek to share that story.
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"The only difference between a great 2 AM idea and a real company is capital." This #SmallBusinessWeek, AIC Board Chair Pam Hendrickson shares how private equity helps entrepreneurs grow, hire, and invest in communities in every state.
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🎉 It's National #SmallBusinessWeek! Every entrepreneur starts with an idea and does the hardest part: going from zero to one. Private equity provides the capital and support they need to reach new customers and create jobs in communities across America.
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Pension funds have used private market investments for decades to diversify and protect against market volatility. Soon, 401(k) savers will have the same option thanks to @USDOL.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addresses private credit concerns head on: "None of our work has shown that there would be a systemic problem."
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The @USDOL took an important step toward expanding investment options for millions of 401(k) savers. Thanks to the Department of Labor for putting American workers first.
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Private markets have outperformed public markets by 3% annually for decades, but most 401(k) savers haven't had the same access. @USDOL is taking important steps to change that, giving workers more choices and more secure retirements.
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