Companies which have thrown their weight behind the government's Freedom to Flourish programme are being saluted for their support.
They have been thanked by Chief Minister Tony Brown, who hosted a special reception for some of the Island's Freedom to Flourish champions in the Tynwald buildings.
The initative aims to show both residents and the wider world the positive things the Island has to offer, as a place to do business and a place to live.
Mr Brown (pictured) says the scheme is really taking shape and could prove to be long-lasting:
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