Why do networking groups meet at large hotel chains? should they hire a church hall and put money into the local economy 
or maybe hire a room at a community centre! I have been looking for a venue for the first meeting of One Big Network and
have talked to lots of people who will rent me a room and charge me for tea and coffee, but they do not see the big picture.
Business people hold functions and they require nice places to do so, so you would think hotels would welcome a business group with open arms and provide a free meeting room.