The company was co-founded in 1995 by Sandy Orr, Executive Chairman, Donald MacDonald, Vice Chairman, and David Orr, Chief Executive, with Bill Crerar and was set up as a joint venture with the Bank of Scotland.

Western Professional Hockey League (WPHL) operates the Central Hockey League (CHL), a development league with 16 teams located in Texas, Oklahoma, and a half dozen other states. Affiliated with the National Hockey League, the CHL serves as a proving ground for young players before they are called up through the ranks. Teams including the Arizona Sundogs (Prescott Valley), the Corpus Christi Rayz (Texas), and the Texas Brahmas (Fort Worth) compete each season for the Ray Miron President's Cup. Started in 1992, the CHL regulates franchise ownership and helps promote its teams. WPHL is a subsidiary of Global Entertainment Corporation.

Maccioni Restaurants (and the Maccioni family) operate five restaurants - three locations of the upscale Le Cirque and two of its Italian cousins, Osteria Del Circo. The flagship Le Cirque in New York City reopened in 2006 in a new location that seats 150. The other locations are in Las Vegas' Bellagio Hotel (owned by MGM Resorts) and the Camino Real hotel in Mexico City (owned by RealTurismo). The Le Cirque concept is known for its elegant design and its stunning menu of French and Italian cuisine. Osteria Del Circo is located in New York City and the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas. Maccioni opened the original Le Cirque in the Mayfair Hotel in 1974.

Pennsylvania Lottery proceeds (more than $18 billion raised since inception) are dedicated to programs geared toward seniors (property-tax relief, rent rebates, reduced-cost transportation, co-pay prescriptions). Proceeds also fund more than 50 Area Agencies on Aging across Pennsylvania. State law mandates that at least 40% of lottery proceeds must be awarded in prizes, and about 30% must be used for benefit programs. Games range from the traditional Powerball to daily-wagering game Big 4.

The Matt Prentice Restaurant Group began in 1980 with a dream and a deli. Twenty-year-old Matthew Prentice took over a shuttered sandwich shop in Oak Park, MI, tossed his last $200 into the till and opened the very first Deli Unique serving entrees like Beef Wellington and Flaming Duck at Deli prices. Expanding and exploring, MPRG has continued to introduce fresh concepts from its newest eclectic steakhouse, Coach Insignia to the whimsy and value of Tavern on 13. By the summer of 2004, MPRG operated 26 venues including 12 restaurants, an 11,000 square-foot artisan bakery, and a host of banquet sites. Today, MPRG continues to operate 10 restaurants, 1 artisan bakery and several banquet facilities.

Outrigger Enterprises propagates the island vibe in Bali, Fiji, Guam, Hawaii, and Tahiti. Outrigger Enterprises company has some 50 hotels, resorts, condominiums, and vacation ownership properties throughout the Asia/Pacific region. Its hotels can be found under the brands Outrigger Hotels & Resorts (upscale) and OHANA Hotels & Resorts (budget). Its Outrigger Resort Club features a collection of vacation ownership developments through an alliance with Wyndham Vacation Ownership. Outrigger Enterprises offers about a dozen resort condos through its Outrigger Condominium Collection.

Dunfermline Athletic Football Club plays football (soccer) in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier League. Known as the Pars, Dunfermline Athletic FC plays home games at the 12,000-capacity East End Park. The team's uniform is sponsored by The Purvis Group and is supplied by TFG Sports. Dunfermline narrowly avoided relegation from the Premier League in 2005. Former player Jim Leishman took over as manager in 2005, returning to the post he first held from 1983 to 1990. The company also operates the Gallery Restaurant and Legends Sports Bar on its premises.

The ancient Chinese secret behind P.F. Chang's success is upscale American service. P.F. Chang's China Bistro owns and operates about 200 full-service Asian-style bistro restaurants in about 40 states that offer lunch and dinner menus inspired by five culinary regions of China. The chain's restaurants offer stylish dining areas, display kitchens, and narrative murals based on ancient Chinese designs. The company also owns and operates more than 160 quick-casual outlets under the name Pei Wei Asian Diner. Found mostly in Texas, Connecticut, and Arizona, the eateries offer a limited menu with an emphasis on carry-out service.

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) serves as the governing body for the sport of tennis in the US. It sets the rules of play and develops and promotes the sport at the local and professional levels. USTA also owns and operates the US Open, the annual Grand Slam event held at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing Meadows, New York. In addition, the not-for-profit organization selects players to compete in such tournaments as the Davis Cup, the Fed Cup, and the Olympics. Founded in 1881 as the United States National Lawn Tennis Association, the USTA has grown to more than 700,000 members from all age and skill levels.

The world’s leading hotel manager and market leader in Europe, Accor operates in 90 countries with 145,000 employees. The Group offers to its clients and partners nearly 45 years of know-how and expertise. Accor provides an extensive offer including about 15 complementary brands—from luxury to economy—that are recognized and appreciated around the world for their service quality: Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery, Novotel, Suite Novotel, Mercure, ibis, all seasons, Etap hotel, hotelF1, Motel6, as well as Thalassa sea & spa and Lenotre.

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