A Manx government delegation is on its way to the United States today.
It's hoping to further strengthen the Isle of Man's status as a leading international business centre.
The delegation is headed by Chief Minister Tony Brown, supported by Treasury Minister Allan Bell and Attorney General John Corlett.
Mr Brown hopes the trip to Washington will help get the Island's message across to Barack Obama's new administration:
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