It's A Grind Coffee House was purchased by Praise International North America, Inc., headquartered in Irvine, CA in July 2009. Praise International specializes in sourcing, roasting and selling the world's highest quality coffees with over 80 coffee houses across the United States. Our expansion efforts are now reaching across the United States and globally. From our Caramel Lattes to Hot Chocolates or Iced Coffees to Espressos our skilled baristas convey the passion we have for excellence and consistency in an ambiance that creates international appeal. It is our goal to serve the world's best coffee in an environment that is appealing and captivating: where one can catch up with friends, attend a meeting or simply pick up a coffee to go.

Buckhead Life Restaurant Group is a leading multi-concept dining operator in Atlanta with about a dozen upscale and casual-dining restaurants. Its portfolio includes Pricci and Veni Vidi Vici (Italian cuisine), Kyma (Greek food), and Nava (Southwestern), along with Atlanta Fish Market, Chops Lobster Bar, and the Buckhead Diner. The company also operates private dining and party destination 103 West. In addition to its locations in Atlanta, Buckhead Life has a small number of restaurants in Boca Raton, Florida. Owner Pano Karatassos started the restaurant business in 1979.

Yogurt Ventures USA, which does business as Freshëns Quality Brands, licenses and franchises a number of frozen treat and snack shop concepts, including Freshëns Energy Zone, Freshëns Smoöthies and Frozen Treats, and ZIA from Freshëns. The stores specialize in blended yogurt fruit smoothies and other frozen yogurt snacks, as well as frozen treats enhanced with vitamins and other energy supplements. Freshëns has more than 1,200 shops located nationwide in shopping malls, sports arenas, on college campuses, and in airports operated by such licensees as ARAMARK, Compass Group, and Sodexo. It also has on-site locations in hospitals and corporate cafeterias.

Restaurants-America Consulting Group is a multi-concept restaurant operator with about 20 locations encompassing half a dozen dining brands. Its primary concepts include Red Star Tavern, a contemporary grill featuring upscale burgers, sandwiches, and cocktails, and The Grillroom Chophouse & Winebar, a modern take on the steakhouse. Other bar and restaurants brands include Bluepoint, One North, Primebar, and Townhouse. Restaurants-America Consulting Group, Inc. has restaurants more than half a dozen states, mostly in Illinois and Florida. Partners Roger Greenfield and Ted Kasemir started developing restaurants together in 1990. In 2010 Restaurants-America Consulting Group sold its flagship Bar Louie chain to Sun Capital.

WHI was founded in 1958 to develop Holiday Inn properties. The independent hotel management company oversees about 30 properties across the US, with a portfolio of brands such as Marriott, Doubletree, and Holiday Inn (from InterContinental Hotels Group). Its clients are mainly full-service hotels, but also include all-suite, conference center, extended-stay, and resort facilities. Its management services include financial services, operations (recruiting, training, and labor management), and sales and marketing. It also has a division devoted to construction and project management.

Banyan Tree Holdings Limited is a manager and developer of resorts, hotels, and spas worldwide. As of December 31, 2008, the company managed and/or had ownership interests in 25 resorts and hotels, 68 spas, 65 retail galleries, and 2 golf courses. Segments The company’s segments include Hotel Investments, Hotel Management, Hotel Residences, Spa Operations, Property Sales, and Gallery Operations. Hotel Investment: The company owns and manages luxury hotels under its own brands, as well as hotels that are managed by other operators. Hotel Management: The company manages properties under the Banyan Tree and Angsana brands for other owners as well. Hotel Residences: Properties are primarily sold under the brand name Banyan Tree Residences, which is part of the company’s hotel operations. Spa Operations: The company manages spas within its own resorts and also resorts owned by other hotel/resort operators. It also manages the tropical garden spa concept. Property Sales: Properties are sold by the company’s subsidiary company Laguna Resorts & Hotels and its subsidiaries.

Club de hockey Canadien owns and operates the Montreal Canadiens, one of the oldest and most storied franchises in the National Hockey League. Since its formation in 1909, the team has won a record 24 Stanley Cup championships, second only to the New York Yankees as the most successful sports team in North America. The Canadiens play host at Montreal's Bell Center. Canada's Molson family, led by brothers Geoff, Andrew, and Justin Molson, acquired the team from American businessman George Gillett, Jr., in 2009.

Chicago Professional Sports owns and operates the Chicago Bulls professional basketball team, which boasts six NBA championships thanks to five-time MVP Michael Jordan. His charismatic presence not only set a high-water mark for Chicago between 1991 and 1998 but also helped increase the popularity of the league. The team was started by Dick Klein and joined the National Basketball Association in 1966. Real estate developer Jerry Reinsdorf has owned the Bulls since 1985. He also owns Chicago's United Center (along with Chicago Blackhawks owner the Wirtz Corporation) and the Chicago White Sox baseball team.

The Washington State Lottery Commission operates a state-run lottery and other games of chance that benefit a variety of government programs. Players can choose from a number of scratch ticket games, as well as number draw games including Hit 5, Match 4, and Lotto. Washington's Lottery also participates in the multi-state Mega Millions game. Proceeds from the lottery have been used for education and economic development programs, as well as to help fund construction of Safeco Stadium, home of the Seattle Mariners baseball team. The Washington Lottery was created in 1982.

Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack has been a positive force in Wheeling, West Virginia, for more than a century. From its early racing days that predate the Civil War to its current state as one of the largest tourist attractions in West Virginia, Wheeling Island is rich in American history. Originally created as a site for thoroughbred and harness racing in 1866, Wheeling Island has grown, thanks to the introduction of a full-service hotel and banquet center, restaurants, video lottery terminals, table games and other amenities. All of these features make it a premier destination in the region.In total, Wheeling Island is fully equipped with a 151-room hotel, 2,000 slot machines, including Wheel of Fortune, a 1000-seat showroom, meeting and banquet services, casual and fine dining restaurants, a food court, gift shop and 2,800 parking spaces, including 220 covered spaces among its variety of amenities.

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