Thanks Wayne, it looks like a no-brainer.

>>Does anyone have any experience with becomming a Microsoft Partner? How much does it cost? Was it worth it?
>>TIA
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>Check out - http://members.microsoft.com/partner/partnering/programs/CertifiedPartner/
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>Yes it is worth it. Certified Partner fee = $1150, MSDN Universal = $2799 (http://shop.microsoft.com/Referral/Productinfo.asp?siteID=11066)