I'm not a longarmer, but you might could check with your LQS or JoAnn's to see how many inquiries they get about longarm services in your area and how many longarmers are already in business there. I found the friend who does my quilts through my guild, but I'd gotten a couple of cards from the LQS. The lady at JoAnn's told me they keep a file of folks who drop off cards there as well.