Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. produces live music concerts worldwide. It principally promotes live music events in its owned and/or operated venues, and in rented third-party venues, as well as produces music festivals. Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. also engages in the operation and management of music venues, and provision of various services to artists. In addition, it involves in managing ticketing operations, and online and wireless distribution activities. As of December 31, 2009, the company owned, operated, or leased 85 entertainment venues and 47 other facilities, including office leases in North America; and 27 entertainment venues and 32 facilities internationally. Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California.

Waterford Gaming, LLC helped develop and manage the Mohegan Sun gambling resort through a partnership with Kerzner International. The Connecticut resort is now managed by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, but Waterford continues to earn revenue from the resort's operations, which include several casinos, restaurants, nightclubs, and a 10,000-seat arena. Waterford Gaming, LLC has additional operations in Colorado (various racetracks), New York (development stage gaming and entertainment facility), and Rhode Island (Twin River gaming and entertainment). Waterford Gaming is part of the Waterford Group.

The Dow Hotel Company owns or manages more than 10 mid-priced and upscale hotels in the US, under banners such as Marriott, Hilton, InterContinental, Radisson, and Starwood. DHC focuses on hotels that specialize in corporate meetings and conventions and have large food and beverage operations. Once purchased, using investor and DHC funds, a hotel is brought under the DHC standardized administration, marketing, and accounting systems. The company also offers its management services to third party hotels. Murray Dow, II (company president) founded DHC with business partner Mark Rosinsky (SVP) in 1997.

Green Mill Restaurants is a leading regional restaurant company with about 30 company-owned and franchised Green Mill Restaurant and Bar locations in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. The casual dining chain is known for its signature pizza styles and pasta dishes. The eateries also serve appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, and salads, and they offer full bar service with happy hour specials. Myron Roth opened the first Green Mill location in St. Paul, Minnesota. CEO Chris Bangs along with two other partners acquired the business in 1975 and began franchising the chain in 1990.

Executive Inn Group Corporation manages upscale hotels and resorts under the Executive Hotels & Resorts brand. It operates about 20 hotels located in Canada and the western US (San Francisco and Seattle), targeting both business and leisure travelers. The company also offers franchising and hotel management services to other facility owners. Executive Inn Group operates and co-owns Vancouver's Hotel LeSoleil and Oritalia Restaurant through a joint venture. Previously listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, the company delisted its shares and became private in 2007.

The Continental Basketball Association is the grand daddy of pro hoops worldwide. The CBA, founded in 1946, is the oldest professional basketball league in the world, predating the NBA by just a few months. Considered minor league play, the CBA fields ten teams, located primarily in the Midwestern US with names like the Albany (New York) Patroons, Atlanta Krunk, and the Minot (North Dakota) Skyrockets. Most CBA players try to use the league as a launching pad into the NBA, about 600 have succeeded. It also serves as the training ground for officials and coaches who want to make the jump to the big leagues.

Hurlingham is a publicly-traded shell company, having sold its remaining operating business Bettagrade (which owned a hotel in Perth, Scotland) in 2008. The company has previously been involved in residential real estate development, travel booking, and leisure sectors.

Built in 1962, the Space Needle served as the symbol of that year's World's Fair. It has since become the symbol of Seattle, and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. The privately owned Space Needle is managed by Space Needle LLC. We're always working on improving the Space Needle to make it even more fun and exciting for our visitors. We invite your comments and feedback on your experiences at the Needle.

Tropical Smoothie Franchise Development operates a chain of more than 280 franchised fruit snack outlets in Florida and more than 30 other states. The chain specializes in real fruit smoothies, including low-fat, dessert, and power varieties; its menu includes such items as Blimey Limey, Mocha Madness, Blue Lagoon, and Get Up and Goji. Tropical Smoothie Cafe locations also offer salads, soups, wraps, and sandwiches, as well as breakfast items. In addition, many locations provide catering services. Eric Jenrich and his wife Delora opened the first Tropical Smoothie Cafe in 1993.

Major League Soccer brings the world's most popular sport to the shores of the US. Created in 1993, the 19-team league competes from March to October, culminating with the MLS Cup championship. MLS oversees rules and scheduling, regulates franchise ownership, and negotiates marketing and broadcasting partnerships. Many of the games are broadcast on ABC and ESPN (both owned by Walt Disney); Fox Soccer Channel (part of News Corporation's FOX Sports Net) also telecasts some live MLS matches. The league is part of the U.S. Soccer Federation, which oversees the sport in the US as a member of the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA).

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