The Majestic Star Casino, LLC ("the Company") was formed by Mr. Don Barden in December 1993 to pursue one of two gaming licenses at Buffington Harbor in Gary, Indiana. In June 1996, along with Trump Indiana, both companies opened dockside facilities to take advantage of gaming opportunities in the Chicagoland market, now the third largest gaming market in the United States behind Las Vegas and Atlantic City.In December 2001, the Company grew substantially with the purchase of the Fitzgerald-brand properties in Las Vegas, Tunica, Mississippi (30 miles south of Memphis) and Black Hawk, Colorado (35 miles west of Denver). With these additions, the Company diversified itself into a national gaming company.

SimEx-Iwerks simulates sight, sound, and motion. The firm designs motion-simulation machines for such venues as museums, zoos, shopping centers, and theme parks. SimEx-Iwerks markets models in both open- and closed-cabin designs, which seat 6 to 51 people. Its library of more than 150 simulator films are produced by subsidiary SimEx Digital Studios. SimEx-Iwerks machines and films are used in attractions by such clients as Universal Parks & Resorts, the Dolly Parton Entertainment Park, and the San Diego Wild Animal Park. Founders Michael Needham, F. Gerald Townsend, and Shiori Sudo collectively own about 23% of the company.

Konami in Japanese means small wave. But as a leading innovator of slot machines and casino management systems for the global gaming market, Konami Gaming, Inc. and Konami Australia Pty. Ltd are creating big waves in the gaming industry. Built on a rich heritage, KGI and KAP are subsidiaries of the world-renowned entertainment developer Konami Corporation that was founded in Osaka, Japan, in 1969 by Mr. Kagemasa Kozuki. And to this day, Mr. Kozuki still actively serves as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer to help ensure his original vision of creating engaging games that capture attention, push the limits of innovation and provide quality in every detail. Konami Gaming, Inc. is in Las Vegas, Nevada, in an impressive, state-of-the-art 120,000 square foot facility located next to McCarran International Airport – showcasing its commitment to the North American gaming industry.

Bill Miller Bar-B-Q Enterprises operates nearly 70 barbecue restaurants in Texas. Most of the eateries are found in San Antonio, while a handful of others are in Austin and Corpus Christi. Family patriarch Bill Miller opened his first restaurant in 1953. His sons continue to operate the business, which runs a central cooking facility in San Antonio.

KemperSports company provides development and management services for more than 70 golf courses across the US. The company handles all aspects of its clients' golfing needs, from design and construction of courses, to management of the courses after they are built. It also operates PGA Tour events like the Booz Allen Classic. KemperSports' properties including Bandon Dunes in Bandon, Oregon; Harding Park in San Francisco; and The Golf Club at Cypress Head in Port Orange, Florida. Many of its properties feature private clubs and lodging accommodations. The company also runs the EA Sports Maui Invitational college basketball tournament.

Rogers Blue Jays Baseball Partnership owns and operates the Toronto Blue Jays professional baseball franchise, which joined Major League Baseball as an expansion team in 1977. The Blue Jays rose to the championship ranks in the early 1990s, winning back-to-back World Series titles in 1992 and 1993. The club plays host at Toronto's Rogers Centre. Rogers Communications, Canada's largest telecommunications and cable television company, has controlled the Toronto baseball team since 2000.

Clipper Ventures would never try to circumvent circumnavigation. The seaworthy Clipper Ventures organizes around-the-world yacht races. Its Clipper Round the World Yacht Race is staged in alternate years. Its 5 Oceans solo grand prix (cosponsored by window-manufacturing firm Velux and formerly known as the Around Alone race) is run every four years. Clipper Ventures owns the National Zapcat Championships, which is a race run by smaller powerboats. The company also charters its fleet for corporate events or private use. Chairman Robin Knox-Johnston started the firm in 1995.

International Dairy Queen (IDQ) has been supplying brain-freezes for a long, long time. International Dairy Queen, Inc. is a leading franchisor of frozen treat stores with more than 5,900 quick-service restaurants, most of which operate under the Dairy Queen banner. Popular DQ ice cream treats include Blizzards, sundaes, and cones. Many of the stores also serve burgers, fries, and other items. In addition to its flagship chain, IDQ has about 700 Orange Julius locations offering blended fruit drinks and a small number of Karmelkorn stands that feature popcorn snacks. Only a small number of units are company-owned. Tracing its roots back to 1938, the company is owned by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway.

Parking is not a last resort at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, but finding your car in the Goofy Lot afterwards just might be. One of Disney's most prized possessions, it owns the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, and Disneyland Resort in California. Outside the US it owns 51% of Disneyland Paris (through 40%-owned Euro Disney ) and 47% of Hong Kong Disneyland, and earns royalties on Tokyo Disney . Disney World is North America's most frequented tourist spot and encompasses four theme parks (Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Epcot, and Animal Kingdom), hotels and resorts, water parks, and golf courses. The firm also operates the Disney Vacation Club (vacation ownership units) and the Disney Cruise Line.

BridgeStreet Worldwide bridges the gap between business trips and home. The company provides corporate housing -- serviced apartments for guests requiring short-term temporary housing or fully-furnished extended stay accommodations. Its more than 15,000 corporate apartments, which are typically 700 square feet or larger, are located throughout the US and nearly 50 countries internationally. BridgeStreet targets individuals, corporations, families, and government travelers. The company is owned by Dublin-based privately-held investment group Sorrento Asset Management, which purchased BridgeStreet Worldwide from previous owner Interstate Hotels & Resorts for more than $40 million in 2007.

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