How to Find a Trusted Builder in Fort Smith | DeAnne Hankins with the Home Builders Association

<p>DeAnne Hankins, Executive Director of the Greater Fort Smith Association of Home Builders, joins Josh Buchfink and Emily Horn to talk about how the association advocates, educates and networks for the local building industry. She explains their free, two-year residential construction apprentice program at Peak Innovation Center and how to use the member directory to find trusted, licensed contractors. DeAnne also walks through the year&#39;s big events, including the Home Show at Kay Rodgers Park, the scholarship golf tournament, the Showcase Home and the Parade of Homes. To wrap up, she shares her favorite Fort Smith spots to eat, sip and bowl.</p><p>Relevant Links</p><ul><li>Kay Rodgers Park: <a href="https://www.discoverfortsmith.com/listing/kay-rodgers-park/832/">https://www.discoverfortsmith.com/listing/kay-rodgers-park/832/</a></li><li>2026 Home Show: <a href="https://www.discoverfortsmith.com/articles/post/2026-home-show/">https://www.discoverfortsmith.com/articles/post/2026-home-show/</a></li><li>Parrot Island Waterpark: <a href="https://www.discoverfortsmith.com/listing/parrot-island-waterpark/211/">https://www.discoverfortsmith.com/listing/parrot-island-waterpark/211/</a></li><li>Calico County: <a href="https://www.discoverfortsmith.com/listing/calico-county/34/">https://www.discoverfortsmith.com/listing/calico-county/34/</a></li><li>Geno&#39;s Pizza: <a href="https://www.discoverfortsmith.com/listing/genos-pizza-by-the-slice-central-mall-food-court/488/">https://www.discoverfortsmith.com/listing/genos-pizza-by-the-slice-central-mall-food-court/488/</a></li><li>Fort Smith Coffee Co. at Bakery District: <a href="https://www.discoverfortsmith.com/listing/fort-smith-coffee-co-at-bakery-district/393/">https://www.discoverfortsmith.com/listing/fort-smith-coffee-co-at-bakery-district/393/</a></li><li>810 Billiards &amp; Bowling: <a href="https://www.discoverfortsmith.com/listing/810-billiards-&-bowling/575/">https://www.discoverfortsmith.com/listing/810-billiards-&amp;-bowling/575/</a></li><li>Best Places to Eat in Fort Smith: <a href="https://www.discoverfortsmith.com/dine/">https://www.discoverfortsmith.com/dine/</a></li><li>Greater Fort Smith Association of Home Builders: <a href="https://www.fortsmithhomebuilders.com">https://www.fortsmithhomebuilders.com</a> (not a DFS link, see notes)</li></ul><p><br></p><p>#DiscoverFortSmith #FortSmithArkansas #HomeBuilders</p>