The National Hockey League is one of the four major professional sports associations in North America, boasting 30 professional ice hockey franchises in the US and Canada organized into two conferences with three divisions each. The NHL governs the game, sets and enforces rules, regulates team ownership, and collects licensing fees for merchandise. It also negotiates fees for national broadcasting rights. (Each team controls the rights to regional broadcasts.) In addition, five minor and semi-pro hockey leagues also fly under the NHL banner. The league was organized in Canada in 1917.

You might say people queue up for dining and billiards at these restaurants. JCB Entertainment Holdings is a leading operator of restaurant and entertainment complexes with about 15 Jillian's Billiards Clubs in 10 states. Aimed at adults and families, the fun centers offer casual dining and drinks along with such game room venues as the 9 Ball Lounge, Hi-Life Lanes (bowling) and Amazing Games (interactive and video games). The restaurants serve mostly traditional American fare, along with full bar service and beer on tap. The Jillian's chain was started in 1988. JBC Entertainment is owned by private equity firm Gemini Investors.

Over the past 25 years, David and Lesley Cohn have brought San Diego dining to a new level. Beginning with one small diner in 1981, Cohn Restaurant Group now owns and operates 11 restaurants within the San Diego area and a 12th restaurant in Kapalua, Maui. Each restaurant has gained respect through numerous awards and accolades, including multiple San Diego Gold Medallion Awards, Restaurateur of the Year, Gaslamp Quarter Association Lamplighter Awards, and other honors from local publications and philanthropic organizations. The impressive portfolio of modern venues is certain to please even the most discriminating diner and event planner. Each award winning restaurant is unique in its cuisine, décor, and ambiance, but they share a distinguished attention to detail that ensures every event is a resounding success. From meetings and retreats to conferences and fundraisers, the venues of Cohn Restaurant Group will add a touch of understated sophistication to corporate events of any size.

Scandic Hotels, Scandinavia's largest hotel operator. Scandic Hotels company operates approximately 150 mid-priced hotels in Northern Europe and the Nordic region; most are located in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, and operate under the Scandic name. Nearly all of its properties are leased, rather than owned by Scandic. Scandic Hotels was founded in 1963 with the opening of a single US-style motor court hotel in Sweden and grew primarily through acquisitions. Private equity firm EQT owns Scandic.

Snow King Resort Hotel knows how to make its guests feel like their on top of a mountain. The company owns the Snow King Resort, a 400-acre property near Jackson, Wyoming, that includes a 200-room hotel and ski area. The resort also includes two condominium developments, Snow King Condominiums and Love Ridge Resort Lodges, as well as meeting rooms, a restaurant, and a lounge. In addition to winter skiing, Snow King offers year-round activities, including golfing, hiking, and the 2,500 foot Alpine Slide. The resort has been in business since the mid-1970s.

Kilmarnock Football Club was formed in 1869. Kilmarnock FC, known as "Killie," plays its football (soccer) in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier League. Killie home games are held at Rugby Park Stadium. The team wears jerseys that are sponsored by Seriously Strong Cheddar cheese. Like the other teams in the Scottish Premier League, Kilmarnock FC battles Scottish powerhouses Celtic and Rangers both on and off the pitch as the top competition tries to sign Killie talent. Kilmarnock FC is the oldest professional club in Scotland, founded when a group of local cricketers -- searching for a sporting pursuit to occupy themselves (outside of the cricket season) -- formed a football club.

Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. operates coffeehouses primarily in the United States. It offers premium coffee and espresso-based beverages, as well as specialty teas, baked goods, whole bean coffee, branded merchandise, and related products. As of January 3, 2010, the company had 534 coffeehouses, including 121 franchised coffeehouses located in Minnesota; Illinois; Ohio; Michigan; North Carolina; Georgia; Wisconsin; Virginia; Colorado; Maryland; Iowa; Washington, D.C.; North Dakota; Nebraska; Pennsylvania; Kansas; South Dakota; Missouri; Indiana; and Nevada, as well as in the international markets. It also sells premium whole bean and ground coffee to grocery stores, mass merchandisers, office coffee providers, airlines, hotels, sports and entertainment venues, college campuses, and online customers.

Carnival plc mission is to deliver exceptional vacation experiences through the world's best-known cruise brands that cater to a variety of different lifestyles and budgets, all at an outstanding value unrivaled on land or at sea. Printer Friendly Version View printer-friendly version Carnival Corporation & plc is a global cruise company and one of the largest vacation companies in the world. Our portfolio of leading cruise brands includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and The Yachts of Seabourn in North America; P&O Cruises, Cunard Line and Ocean Village in the United Kingdom; AIDA in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe; Iberocruceros in Spain; and P&O Cruises in Australia.

The Little Gym International offers little ones the chance to dance, kick, shout, and tumble. This aptly named company offers fitness and development programs for kids aged four months to 12-years-old. The programs are designed to build motor skills and foster social interaction in a fun, non-competitive environment. Instructors teach activities such as gynmastics, karate, music, and dance. The company also offers an overnight camp on select Fridays and Saturdays for member children, marketed as Parents' Survival Night. Founded in 1976 by kinesiologist and educator Robin Wes, The Little Gym operates about 300 franchises throughout the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Outdoor Resorts of America, Inc. was founded in 1969. Resorting to the outdoors isn't such a bad thing if you know where to go. Outdoor Resorts of America operates about ten high-end RV resorts around the US in locations near vacation areas such as the Ozark Mountains and Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Guests can buy a lot or rent by the night or month. Resorts feature amenities like swimming pools, marinas, whirlpools, and tennis courts. Many locations are restricted to larger Class A motor homes (no pop-ups, vans, trailers, or truck campers) and offer luxuries like on-site massage, cable and Internet hookups, and private boat slips at each site.

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