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It’s almost Small Business Saturday and we’re launching a video highlighting private equity’s investment in small businesses this holiday season. 74% of private equity investments went to small businesses – learn more here.

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Drew Maloney recently sat down with AIC member, David Grain, the founder and CEO of @GrainManagement . Watch their conversation to learn how private equity is improving telecommunications infrastructure and strengthening pensions.

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On Veterans Day, we thank the brave men & women who have served our country. Private equity supports veteran-owned businesses across our nation - including @combatflipflops which was started by three vets who served seven deployments. Thank you for your service.

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We’re excited to share our 4th video highlighting how private equity is investing in medical technologies that improve lives. Learn how Cordis, a pioneering medical device developer based in Miami, is revolutionizing medical devices.

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Private equity is investing in innovation that improves heart health.“Private equity offers us the freedom to operate” says Dom DiDonato from Cordis. Hear more from the Cordis team below.

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AIC releases a new video series highlighting the value of PE partnerships for small businesses.“If growth investors are singled out for a massive tax increase, they will be seriously limited in their ability to invest in companies like these."

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Check out new @WSJ on @KKR_Co program that is delivering a windfall to employees:"CHI’s hourly employees, including those who build and deliver its doors, will make between $20,000 and $800,000 a piece"

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It's Small Business Saturday! As you shop small this holiday season, please remember that 74% of all private equity investments go to small businesses in local communities across America. #PrivateEquity #SmallBusinessSaturday

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We interviewed AIC member David Grain, CEO of @GrainManagement , about how private equity invests in telecommunication infrastructure & improves access in underserved communities.

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Today, we released our 2022 public pension study which shows private equity investments delivered a median annualized return of 15% over the previous 10 years. Click the link below to review the full report.

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Private equity is the best returning asset class for public pensions.“In order to offer retirement security for dedicated public servants,these funds must consistently generate strong investment returns.Almost all of them turn to private equity for help” said AIC CEO Drew Maloney

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Private equity-backed @Medline is America’s largest private manufacturer of bandages, scrubs, wheelchairs and more with over 300,000 products to meet every need. Learn more about how private equity supports life sciences companies that improve lives.

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Private equity plays a critical role in supporting quality, affordable health care in the United States. For decades, PE-funded innovations have delivered more effective treatments and saved lives —...

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#PopeyesChickenSandwich is back – thanks to private equity investment which helped @PopeyesChicken expand locations and hire more workers. This is #PrivateEquity .

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Today, we released a new video highlighting why over 30 million Americans trust private equity to deliver strong returns and support their retirements as part of a diverse portfolio. Check it out!

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The economy just shrank for the 2nd quarter in a row – Washington should not move forward with a new tax on private capital that supports small businesses, jobs, and pensions across America.

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What is one thing Massachusetts, Missouri, & Iowa public pensions have in common? They all have a 10-year annualized return of over 18%.Private Equity is changing the lives of 89% of Americans with a Pension. Click the link below to learn more.

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It’s the one-year anniversary of the bipartisan infrastructure law and we’re partnering with @NAICPE & @PitchBook to release “From the Ground Up”

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Hear from AIC president, Drew Maloney & @GrainManagement CEO David Grain, on how private equity is strengthening pensions for retirees across the country.

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As we gear up for Small Business Saturday on Nov 26th, click the link below to hear directly from employees who work at private equity-backed small businesses. Learn more about the impact private equity investments have on companies.

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Private equity helps save and grow under-loved & under-resourced business units nestled in much larger companies. Check out this 4-step process to see how it’s done! For more details, read our full report:

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AIC CEO Drew Maloney and AIC Board Chair @pamhendrickson7 joined @TheHillEvents Securing America’s Retirement event and spoke about how private equity investments deliver strong returns for over 30 million Americans. Click here to learn more:

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More than 17 million students & 5,200 districts and schools across the nation rely on PE-backed @Illuminateed every day to move the student performance needle. Through private equity investments, illuminate continues to break barriers to education, allowing all students to excel.

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If you are a sports lover, you know about @RawlingsSports - which was started by two brothers in St. Louis, Missouri. Private equity investment supported growth and innovation, resulting in the company's expansion into new markets. Rawlings has been thriving for over a century.

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With over 20 years of experience, @GrapeTreeMed isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. Through private equity investment Grapetree has been able to grow, and is now staffing healthcare professionals throughout 12 states. Hear directly from the staff at Grapetree to learn more.

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In our most recent pension study, we analyzed 176 U.S public pension funds which represents nearly 34 million public sector workers and retirees. 89% of public pensions in the sample had some exposure to private equity. Private equity makes up 11% of public pension portfolios.

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Private equity invests in EVERY congressional district & state across America – and over 74% of private equity investment went to support small businesses. Check out our website to learn more.

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“Private equity has been very helpful in generating strong returns and improving the sustainability of our pension plans” says Farouki Majeed, Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of the Ohio SERS

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Since #PrivateEquity partnered with Inland Coatings in 2014, the Iowa family business has grown into an industry leader throughout North America. This growth allowed the company to offer healthcare and retirement benefits to its employees.

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“Private equity firms are active managers of companies. Public servants whose pensions are reliant on private equity, rely on us to be active managers, that’s the thing that drives the 15% 10-year returns.” @pamhendrickson7 AIC Board chair.

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Today’s Friday Face of PE is Hagan Kappler, CEO of Threshold Brands. Hear Hagan’s experience in-person on 9/20 at 9am when she joins us for a @punchbowlnews event about how private capital supports small businesses & the economy. RSVP here

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Private equity’s calling card is fixing companies. Sometimes they are household-name companies, and sometimes they are small, family-led companies known only to locals. Read our full report to learn how private equity is rejuvenating businesses.

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“Threshold Brands was started by private equity…” said @HaganKappler , CEO of @ThresholdBrands at our @PunchbowlNews event. Learn how private equity grew Threshold to over 9 different home service companies including Patio Patrol and Plumbing Paramedics.

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As you shop for gifts this holiday season, you’re certain to come across @MelissaAndDoug products. In 1988, Melissa & Doug Bernstein started their company in their basement. Private equity investment helped them grow and now the company has over 5,000 toys on the market.

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We just released “Diamonds in the Rough” – a new report highlighting PE's growing investment in “carveouts” (transactions involving under-loved & under-resourced business units nestled in much larger companies). Learn more here

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#PrivateEquity -backed hardware store @TrueValue started producing jugs of hand sanitizer at its paint filling facility to protect their employees.

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Over 37 million Americans have diabetes - and 20 million people depend on private equity-backed @lifescaninfosec OneTouch products to help them manage their diabetes. Check out our website to learn more about how private equity investments improve lives.

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The next time you’re enjoying a @Chopt salad, consider how private equity helped this business grow and thrive. Started by two best friends in their 30s, private equity investment supported the growth of Chopt - which now has over 70 locations in America. #PrivateEquity

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Follow us this week, as we highlight the lingo of private equity. What is private equity? PE is an asset class where investors pool their resources in investment funds & purchase stakes in companies that, generally, are not publicly traded. Watch the video below to learn more.

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. @GrapeTreeMed partnered with #PrivateEquity to scale its business to meet increasing demand for nurses & healthcare professionals in rural Iowa. Two years into this partnership, Grape Tree has doubled its staff & expanded operations into South Dakota & other neighboring states.

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This week, @WSJ published a story highlighting how private equity strengthens family businesses looking to grow or expand. Check out our ICYMI release to read more

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We’re proud to have our CEO, Drew Maloney, and our SVP of Government Affairs, Brad Bailey, recognized as top lobbyists by @thehill . Join us in celebrating them for their effective advocacy work for private capital that supports jobs and small businesses across America.

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We recently showcased popular products that have been supported by private equity - and you might be surprised to see some of your favorites. Check out our video to learn more about how private equity invests across America and supports amazing products.

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Last year, private equity invested over 1 trillion dollars into the US economy and supported the jobs of over 11 million workers. As we celebrate Labor Day, we will continue to support employees across the nation.

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We’re continuing to highlight beauty products featured during our @CBCFInc event – including @beautycounterhq and @TheWetBrush . Founders @GreggRenfrew and @jeffrosenzweig are paving the way in the beauty industry with the support of private equity.

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#PrivateEquity supports the jobs of 5.8 MILLION hard-working Americans.

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Through dedication and with the support of PE investment, @NancyTwine CEO of PE-backed @briogeohair ,became the youngest African American woman to launch a collection at @Sephora .Click here to learn more about the products featured during our @CBCFInc event.

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#PrivateEquity invested $91,840,000,000 in North Carolina from 2013-2018, and supports the jobs of 175,000 hard-working Americans. Learn more →

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#PrivateEquity is key for American retirees. In 2018, PE returned 11.4% for @PennSERS , and “was the only asset class besides cash to earn positive returns for the year,” according to @ChiefInvOfficer .

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#PrivateEquity was the top performer by a landslide, earning 1️⃣9️⃣% – @ChiefInvOfficer

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Velvet Taco, based in Dallas, is innovative and has been growing rapidly since its inception in 2011. With the help of private equity, this small business now has 33 locations in the south and the Midwest.

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In 2012, @andpizza opened in DC and took off within the first 7 months. CEO Michael Lastoria was determined to pay employees $15 an hour, far beyond the minimum wage at the time. With the support of private equity, he was able to keep that promise and grow to over 30 locations.

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When Ellen Chen and her husband/co-founder opened Mendocino Farms in 2005, they had a clear vision for their company. They wanted to support local farmers while also creating a great sandwich shop. With private equity investment, @MendocinoFarms now has locations in CA, WA & TX.

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As students head back to school, we want to highlight one of the largest textbook publishing companies, McGraw-Hill. With the support of private equity, McGraw-Hill has never stopped innovating to meet the ever-changing needs of educators and learners.

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For today’s “Friday Faces of Private Equity” we’re highlighting @sarablakely , Founder of Spanx. Sara started @SPANX with only $5k – and today, with the support of private equity, it is a billion-dollar business. Blakely explains below the value of partnering with a PE firm.

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Have you heard of @ABCmouse ? Private equity-backed company, @AgeofLearning , are the creators! As a leading education technology provider, Age of Learning’s mission is to help children everywhere build a strong foundation for academic success.

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Private equity is opportunity across America. Hear from small business owners on how private equity investments were able to take their businesses to the next level. @signifyhealth @RVshare @sunshinedrink

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Brothers Oliver & Leo Kremer founded @DosToros in 2009 with a goal to bring the CA burrito to NYC. With operational support from a private equity firm, the brothers have achieved their goal and delivered uncompromising excellence one burrito at a time. Find out their secret below

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AIC President & CEO Drew Maloney provides insight into how private equity invests in local communities across America. Click the link to learn more.

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#PrivateEquity is helping fight the Coronavirus in communities across the country by 😷 producing PPE for medical workers 🏥 donating resources to hospitals 🧑🏾‍💻 providing services to help facilitate telework

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Today’s Friday Faces of PE is Jeff Wyatt, the CEO of CertaSite. CertaSite works with facility managers and environmental health & safety managers to keep people (and the places they work) up, running, and profitable. Click the link to hear more.

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#PrivateEquity strengthens the pensions of America’s public servants: 👮🏼‍♀️ 12.2% returns for the New York Common Retirement Fund 👨🏾‍🏫 13.3% for Ohio School Employees 👨🏽‍🚒 11.4% for LA County Employees’ Retirement Association

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#PrivateEquity is helping fight the Coronavirus pandemic. @OrthoClinicalDX – a company backed by @OneCarlyle – developed a blood test to detect COVID-19 antibodies, which are expected to be available within weeks.

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PE-backed @Intuit is a global technology platform. Intuit powers @turbotax , @creditkarma , @mint , @QuickBooks and @Mailchimp .Intuit continues to find innovative ways for everyone to prosper. Click here to learn more about PE-backed brands you use every day.

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. @WSJ : “These days, @Chewy is worth about $11 billion, and @PetSmart is shaping up to be one of the most successful #PrivateEquity turnarounds in history.”

How PetSmart Swallowed Chewy—and Proved the Doubters Wrong

The market poo-pooed PetSmart’s $3.35 billion purchase of Chewy—a fast-growing online retailer that was sucking away customers from the bricks-and-mortar chain. Instead, private-equity owners BC...

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With Halloween festivities in full swing, did you know private equity backs some great candy brands such as @sugarfina , @HammondsCandies and @YumEarth ? Enjoy the day and all the PE-backed treats you find in your basket.

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#PrivateEquity is investing in every community in the country, and supporting the jobs of 5.8 million Americans.

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Take a deeper dive into our new pension website and hear from economists and pension employees on why #privateequity is critical for diversified portfolios. Learn more at

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Senator Warren's harmful economic proposal would hurt workers, investment, and our economy — especially in Massachusetts, where 396,597 workers rely on #PrivateEquity to support their jobs.

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Midmarket Private Companies See Earnings Rise Despite Softening Global Growth Via @WSJ

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Thank you to the brave Americans who have defended our freedom. #PrivateEquity is proud to support veterans as they transition to civilian life. #VeteransDay

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💵 In 2022, the average worker at a private equity-backed business earned $80,000 in wages & benefits, up from $73,000 in 2020. 📈 Find out more in the EY & AIC report: #PrivateEquity

EY & AIC Report 2023

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This week’s #DemocraticDebate brings the candidates to Florida — where more than 1 MILLION Americans are employed by the #PrivateEquity industry. That’s 1 out of every 9 Florida workers.

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The #DemocraticDebate is in Texas, where 744,959 #PrivateEquity -backed American jobs are based. PE supports jobs in every community in the Lone Star State.

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#PrivateEquity backs 11.7 million American jobs. The top 5 states are: 🏄‍♂️ California 🤠 Texas ☀️ Florida 🗽 New York 🦞 Massachusetts Find out where your state ranks →

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This launch reaches new heights in the innovation and partnership of public endeavors and private capital.

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In response to COVID-19, @SignifyHealth , a #PrivateEquity -backed company, is delivering in-home care to those who need it most.

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Today’s #DemDebate is in Ohio – a state that benefits from #PrivateEquity investment: ✅ $92 billion invested from 2013-2018 ✅ 230,000+ jobs at Ohio-based businesses ✅ 13.3% pension returns for Ohio teachers

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#PrivateEquity is rising to the challenge to fight the #Coronavirus . @TheBentleyLabs converted its cosmetics plant to manufacture hand sanitizer for first responders and local hospitals.

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As we continue to highlight PE-backed brands, we’re spotlighting @HollyThaggard , Founder of @Supergoop , for our “Friday Faces of PE.”Check out our release to learn more about the products featured during @CBCFInc ALC & how PE fuels the brands we love.

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⚾️⚾️⚾️ No matter who wins the #WorldSeries , #PrivateEquity supports the hard-working public servants of Houston and D.C. ⚾️⚾️⚾️

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. @business highlights the American Investment Council’s new ad campaign that features #PrivateEquity success stories across America

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. @HappyJoesPizza plays a key role in the #Iowa community. The home of the famous Taco Pizza is one of many #PrivateEquity success stories supporting jobs and communities in the Hawkeye State.

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. @DollarGeneral – a brand grown by #PrivateEquity investment by @KKR_Co – continues to expand with plans to open 1,000 new stores in 2020.

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Dollar General remains one of the fastest-growing retailers in America, attracting customers with rock-bottom prices on snacks and household goods. It's so confident in that strategy that it plans to open 1,000 new stores in 2020.

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As schools and colleges close in response to COVID 19, #PrivateEquity and its companies are here to help. @CengageLearning is offering free access to its digital learning materials this semester.

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📺 @OneCarlyle Co-CEO Kewsong Lee joined @CNBC to discuss #PrivateEquity ’s positive impact on the American economy.

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Kelly Vohs, CEO of @StuyTownApts – a @Blackstone -backed company – is focused on helping his community and serving others during the Coronavirus crisis. Read more ↓

How the Manager of a Massive Housing Complex Spends His Sundays (Published 2020)

A former Green Beret, Kelly Vohs oversees 56 Manhattan buildings and spearheads a major food distribution program.

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#PrivateEquity is creating opportunity and investing in your community.

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#PrivateEquity supports California. As the candidates participate in this week’s #DemocraticDebate , remember that in CA, private equity supports: 👷‍♀️ 1.1 million jobs 🏭 3,200 companies 👨🏽‍🚒 pensions for public servants

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#PrivateEquity is creating jobs for America’s future – and invested in 4,841 businesses of all sizes across the country last year.

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Public pensions rely on #PrivateEquity to support the retirement of public servants around the country. Recently, funds have announced PE investments in: • Pennsylvania • California • Minnesota • Massachusetts • Alaska • Arkansas • Texas • Washington DC • Louisiana

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Private equity is allowing America to invest in itself, create jobs, and diversify the portfolios funding our retirement security. Learn more about the impact:

A Driving Force For Economic Opportunity

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. @CalPERS CIO Ben Meng on why America’s largest state pension fund should expand its investment in private equity → “In the past 20 years, #PrivateEquity delivered 10.5%. Last year, it delivered 16%.”

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New op-ed: Most Americans probably don’t realize the positive role #PrivateEquity plays in their lives — but you should, if you’ve ever stayed at a @HiltonHotels or enjoyed a cup of @DunkinDonuts coffee.

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. @CalPERS CEO Marcie Frost: “We need high-quality assets. We need assets that are expected to return higher than that 7% → and that’s #PrivateEquity ”

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#PrivateEquity is answering the call to fight the Coronavirus by donating supplies to hospitals and food banks. We’re all in this together.

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By the numbers 📈 #PrivateEquity : 💡 backs 13,790 small businesses across America 👩🏼‍🏭 employs 11.7 workers 🏛 paid $200B+ in taxes last year

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. @ZaneVentureFund invests in diverse entrepreneurs to provide opportunity to underserved communities.

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#PrivateEquity -backed companies are helping make this school year safer and more accessible – whether students are learning at home or in the classroom.

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