Anime Conventions.

More and more anime conventions are taking place across the US and other countries. The Anime Web Turnpike (http://www.anipike.com/) maintains links to convention related web pages around the world. Attending a convention is a good way to talk to dealers, distributors and representatives of US Production companies.

If a convention is taking place in your area you may want to co-ordinate an event at a library branch near the convention or at your main library. It may even be possible to arrange for the convention organizers to arrange for a Guest Of Honor to speak at such an event. A good time for such an event is before or after the convention takes place so you don't compete with the convention for attendees.