1. Get a list of current CC members. Try to get to know some who might be in a similar line as you or someone who might could use your services. Have them invite you as a guest to a meeting. Possibly share a presentation (free of charge) or a portion thereof with them, and let them be your mouthpiece in the beginning - if not mouthpiece, at least a supporting agent. Our youngest daughter is in banking/finance and the CC of our county was begging her to join. She didn't have to seek out membership. She was a freelance mortgage broker while finishing her degrees, and almost everyone she did business with/for tried to get her to join both of our county's divisions. It would be advantageous for you to join your local and have it on your business card. Also, is there a community college in your area. Check them out. Ours has Lifelong Learning classes where anyone can create a class through which products and services can be promoted. I've taken some personal finance classes, a starting a business class, a website building class and a few others. Our progam is through http://www.elderhostel.org/default.asp . Might check the closest college or university to see if either offers some type of forum for you.

2. Something that is really popular around our area is the fishbowls at checkouts. Businesses put their business cards in them and once a week a card is drawn. The winning card owner receives (free, or at a discount) whatever service is being highlighted for that week's drawing. There is a bulletin next to the fishbowl with the week's sponsor's details and contact information.