How can I find someone to build an Access Database for me?

I would second Scott's statement.  It is much more important for you to get a competent/experienced MS Access developer, rather than a local developer.  With technology today, Skype, TeamViewer/CroosLoop/..., you don't ever need to actually meet in person a developer.  But experienced is crucial to getting a great final product!!!  A lot of people claim to be developers, but the final products leave a lot to desire.

Also, before you go hunting for a developer, make sure you have a very well establish set of specifications for your project:  Inputs (source: manual entry, external files: Excel, CSV, Text, other databases, other applications, ...), desired output (what reports do you require, how should they be setup, do you need them in Access, Excel, Word mail merge, e-mails), what color scheme do you like, what font and font size do you like, what screen resolutions do you use, IT setup (LAN, WAN), Number of users, will you require security, PC OSs, Versions of MS Office/MS Access, timeline, budget.  This is typically where I tell my clients to give me their wish list!  I also normally ask, where do you see this application in 6 months, 2 years & 5 years.  This answer alone, may steer a competent developer in a different direction altogether than originally thought,  The more precise you are up front the less likely you are to have surprises down the line.

Lastly, be careful with going with the lowest bidders.  In many cases, not always however, these are people with contracts that enable them to charge you for extras and at the end of the day your final bill is significantly greater than originally thought (I've seen people being charged more than 600% what was originally quoted upon delivery! - imagine agreeing upon a 5200$ project and being served a 32000$ invoice at delivery.).  VS perhaps going with someone a little more expensive initially, but that won't charge you because you changed your mind about, say a color.  All of this to say, make sure you read all the fine print.  Ask questions, and ask to have your points/consideration added to the contract if they are not clearly spelled out already!!!  Basically, make sure it isn't one sided contract like most companies do (protect their interest, not those whatsoever of the client).

Choose carefully!

At utteraccess.com there is a job posting forum. You can post a description of the job and your requirements. I have little doubt you can find someone in your area. 

However, I don't know if you actually need someone local. It may depend on deadlines and other needs. For example, I've done work for people all over the world without ever meeting them. In our connected world, being onsite for certain things is no longer necessary.

HI,

Just wondering if you are still looking for MS Database programmer. 

I am based out of New York and have all the necessary online communications to view your screen and have you download the database when completed.

If you still need a database programmer, you can contact me.

My rates are reasonable.

I build quick and easy MS Access databases for contractors and small businesses all the time.

Let me know your needs by filling out my form and we can get started.

Go to my website and link here:

http://wnicole2004.wix.com/nndatabases#!contactus/cry3

Thanks

You say nothing about the business function the database is susposed to perform but just said "I want all the bells and whistles that Access has to offer."   Have you evere built a database?

Have you put together (on paper) the actual requirement of the database?

What is the actual deadline?