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Over 200 people packed the Hilton Hotel on Wednesday morning to hear Treasury Minister Allan Bell's considered thoughts on his 2009 Budget, and the threats facing the Isle of Man.
The size of the gathering underlined how much interest there has been in what Mr Bell had to say in Tynwald on Tuesday.
President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce Sharon Kissack gave this reaction to our business editor, John Moss:
Reduction in minimum wage rise "positive across the board", says Chamber president
Organisation welcomes revised proposals
Changes to IOM Post Office operations are coming, but no closures
Opening hours and service provision are to be adjusted
Analysis: Could the next Budget leave you with more take-home pay?
Treasury modelling and recent remarks in Tynwald offer clues about a potential rise in the personal tax allowance
UK MP says developer has withdrawn from Morgan windfarm
The 96-turbine development would have impacted Steam Packet services
