WHAT IS GrowthEconomy.org?

A partnership between IEGC and ACG, GrowthEconomy.org (GE) matches data from two independent sources to track the performance of private capital-backed companies and see how they compare to other U.S. businesses.

The website enables visitors to see data at the national, state and metropolitan statistical area (MSA) level - and by congressional districts. GE also uses unique metrics, such as establishment sectors and employment stages, which identify new trends and insights about private capital's impact on regional economies.

Because GE uses longitudinal data, it can track business establishments over a period of years, enabling visitors to isolate any single year or series they care to focus on. And even though the website is sorting through more than 52 million businesses, it's still fast and easy to use.

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HIGHLIGHTS

Congressional districts - private capital-backed companies are in 425 of the 435 congressional districts across the United States. Check out California's congressional districts!

New year, more companies - calendar year 2010 has been added with 7,454 more private capital-backed companies!

Private capital makes a difference - corporate growth and new job creation are fueled by private capital investment.

The middle-market makes a difference - companies supported by private capital investments demonstrate sustained growth over time, especially in middle-market companies (those with 10-499 employees).

Private capital companies are widely dispersed - see their locations across the United States.