The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is the world's governing body for football (otherwise known as soccer in the US), the world's most popular sport. Overseeing more than 200 member associations, FIFA regulates the rules of play, sets standards for refereeing, and administers international transfers of players. It also organizes international competitions, including one of the world's largest sporting events, the World Cup, held every four years to determine the world's best soccer team. FIFA generates revenue primarily through broadcasting rights and sponsorships.

GEORGIA LOTTERY MISSION STATEMENT: To maximize revenues for specific education programs by providing entertaining lottery products and quality customer service to our retailers and players, while maintaining the integrity of the Georgia Lottery Corporation and its games. The Georgia Lottery was created in November 1992 by the people of Georgia to enhance educational funding. The Lottery for Education Act created the Georgia Lottery Corporation (GLC) to oversee and operate the lottery.

The Tim Hortons chain was founded in 1964 in Hamilton, Ontario. The chain's focus on top quality, always fresh product, value, great service and community leadership has allowed it to grow into the largest quick service restaurant chain in Canada specializing in always fresh coffee, baked goods and homestyle lunches. The first Tim Hortons stores offered only two products - coffee and donuts. The selection of donuts to enjoy was highlighted by two original Tim Hortons creations, the Apple Fritter and the Dutchie. They became the most popular donut choices in the 60's, and remain two of the most popular today.

Founded in 1984 as one of the very first franchisees of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar®, we now own and operate more than 100 locations in eight states, making us one of the largest Applebee's franchisees in the world. We attribute this success to our employees - from restaurant managers and staff to the Restaurant Support Team, they consistently prove their commitment to the company and the Applebee's brand. In 2007, we joined the AmRest family, one of the largest independent restaurant operators in the world with seven brands in seven countries. Inspired by an "Everything is Possible" culture, this acquisition opened up new doors for us in terms of future company growth and individual development. As the company expands, we'll create exciting opportunities for existing and new employees to advance their careers in the hospitality industry, both in the United States as well as abroad.

If a hotel is not what you're looking for, then Barclay International Group might be just for you. The company manages more than 6,000 short-term residences throughout Europe as well as the US (California), Mexico, and the Caribbean. Barclay's villas, apartments, condos, and cottages offer complete kitchens and private baths. Not all accommodations are lavish -- the company touts some as being in the "budget" category. Established in 1963, Barclay also offers its customers assistance with travel-related services such as car rentals, rail passes, airline reservations, and cell phone rentals.

Hendrick Motorsports, LLC formed by CEO Rick Hendrick is a major force in NASCAR Sprint Cup auto racing, with four teams competing for the checkered flag. Its top drivers include Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, and Mark Martin. The company handles marketing and licensing for its racing teams, in addition to providing cars designed and built at its 100-acre complex. Hendrick Motorsports also builds and re-builds some 550 engines. Founder Rick Hendrick, who also owns car dealership Hendrick Automotive Group, started Hendrick Motorsports with veteran driver Harry Hyde in 1984.

7 Days Group Holdings offers accommodations for the cost-conscious traveler every day of the week. The company operates roughly the third largest economy hotel chain in China under the 7 Days Inn brand. It has more than 280 hotels in operation across major metropolitan areas, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. The group typically leases and converts existing real estate properties, rather than undertaking the costlier method of building new ones. It also licenses its 7 Days Inn brand to third parties and manages some of its hotels. The group filed to go public in November 2009 to take advantage of China's rapidly growing but fragmented economy lodging industry.

The Lemieux Group owns and operates the Pittsburgh Penguins professional hockey franchise. The team has represented the Steel City in the National Hockey League since 1967 and boasts back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 1991 and 1992. The team won a third title in 2009. Popular through good times and bad, fans root for the Pens at Pittsburgh's Mellon Arena, better known to locals as "The Igloo." Legendary forward Mario Lemieux, who played for Pittsburgh during the 1990s, has controlled the franchise since 1999.

Chairman and CEO David Siegel founded Central Florida Investments, Inc. in 1970. CFI subsidiary Westgate Resorts operates about 30 timeshare resorts in more than 10 states. In addition to Westgate Resorts, CFI owns or has interests in magazines (I Love Orlando, I Love Vacations), real estate (Westgate Plaza Center retail space in Las Vegas), health spas (Papillon Spas), and restaurants (Westgate Smokehouse Grill).

Chicago Bears Football Club operates the storied Chicago Bears professional football team, which lays claim to nine National Football League titles (its last in Super Bowl XX at the end of the 1985 season). More than 25 Hall of Fame players have graced the roster of "Da Bears", including Red Grange, Dick Butkus, Gale Sayers, and Walter Payton. Loyal Chicago fans root on their team at venerable Soldier Field. The franchise, originally known as the Decatur Staleys, was a charter member of the NFL in 1920. Chairman Michael McCaskey (grandson of founder George "Papa Bear" Halas) and his family control the club.

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