When I first started my business I joined a networking group,I think I paid 300.00 a year for the membership.
Be careful when picking the group to join because not all members take networking seriously. I got about 5000.00 in business over the 6 months I was a member. The group was dissolved because there were two women fighting over who was more qualified to be President of the group. Too much politics. You are also required to be there every week and if you can't make it you must have a substitute. I was happy to leave the group because I need my mornings to get the guys ready for the day.