Sure. Here's my suggestion:
Step 1: BitcoinTalk
Go to this board's
Meetups section and post a new topic like such:
This will allow you to judge the level of interest in your area. After replies come in, you can join others in your area for a physical meetup in a public place nearby.
Step 2: LocalBitcoins
Go to
LocalBitcoins and either place an order or accept someone else's. Find a place to meet up with them to finish the business. While doing business, talk about Bitcoin and the local area.
Step 3: Found a collective
Find a public park nearby and invite some of the people you met to discuss making a local collective. Make sure to spread the news through bulletin boards like this one and through signs on signage, etc.
Step 4: Tell your friends
We all have meatspace friends, and they are probably going to be more receptive of your interests than others in the area. Once your friends are aware of Bitcoin, you can have them join the collective.
Step 5: Tell small business owners
While inviting someone to lunch, to the movies, bowling, or something else to that effect, choose smaller businesses. Ask them, "do you accept Bitcoin?". If they ask further, explain in person and give them a member of the collective's email to learn more.
Step 6: Organize a local Bitcoin district
When some small businesses have committed to accepting Bitcoin, it's time to reap the fruits of your labour. Make your intentions of a local Bitcoin district public. Put up signs advertising the merits of accepting Bitcoin. Convince friends to endorse and go to stores that accept Bitcoin, and while there, pay with Bitcoin. Eventually, others will be begging to accept this new currency.