NAWBO-Indy

Debbie Oatts Receives the Inaugural Lee Ann Richardson Impact Award

Nubian’s co-founder and president, Debbie Oatts, received the inaugural Lee Ann Richardson Impact Award at the 2026 NAWBO-Indianapolis Trailblazers Awards Luncheon. The Lee Ann Richardson Impact Award honors an individual who embodies the spirit of connection, leadership, and advocacy that defined Lee Ann’s extraordinary tenure with NAWBO-Indianapolis. A true champion of women-owned businesses, Lee Ann helped shape the chapter into a premier resource for education, collaboration, and growth across Indiana. Recognizing those who carry Lee Ann's legacy forward, the Impact Award...

Nubian Construction Group Honored with NAWBO–Indianapolis Corporate Partner of the Year Award

Nubian Construction Group was announced as 2026 Corporate Partner of the Year for the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)–Indianapolis in recognition for their membership support, community impact, and advocacy for women entrepreneurs. NAWBO-Indy is the local chapter of the national organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs across all industries across the country. This honor highlights Nubian’s longstanding commitment to supporting the community of women business owners in Indianapolis. For many years, Nubian Construction Group has served...

Deborah Oatts now serving as Past President of NAWBO-Indy

June 26, 2014, Indianapolis—After a year of significant progress in promoting and supporting women-owned businesses, Debbie passed the baton to incoming Board President of NAWBO-Indianapolis, Jeryl Mitsch. A key initiative under Debbie’s leadership, the YEA! Academy launched at the IUPUI campus with 24 students for the fall of 2014. An educational program that takes students in grades 6 through 12 through the process of starting and running a real business, the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) has been the focus...

Nubian Construction Group President Debbie Oatts Speaks at IndyGo’s 20th Year Club

Passionate about sharing her story of entrepreneurship and success, Debbie spoke on April 3, 2014, at the IndyGo 20th Year Club. A celebration for employees with more than 20 years of service at the company, the 20th Year Club event showcased select businesspersons, honoring their success and that of IndyGo’s long-term employees. IndyGo, the Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation, provides public bus transit services to residents and visitors throughout Marion County. With 30 local service fixed routes and an ADA-compliant...