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Keepers of the NightWith keen eyes for detail, these longtime friends have mastered the art of creating top-notch nightclubs and restaurants.
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Vital Stats:Michael Morton and Scott DeGraff, both 41, ofN9NE Groupin Las Vegas
Company:Restaurant and nightclub owners and operators
2006 Projected Sales:Over $60 million
Palms Pilots:Though partners Morton and DeGraff already had a steakhouse and lounge in Chicago, as well as two Drink nightclubs, it was conversations with George Maloof of the Las Vegas Palms Casino Resort that led to their current night-life empire. In 2001, N9NE (pronounced "nine") opened Rain nightclub, Ghostbar, N9NE steakhouse and Skin pool lounge, all at the Palms-making the already popular resort white-hot.
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