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...
Debbie Oatts and Circle City Chapter of the Links Incorporated Featured on Wish TV
On April 21, 2024, Debbie Oatts, President of Nubian Construction Group and President of the Circle City Chapter of the Links Incorporated, spoke with Wish TV's Community Link Show about the Links organization and their upcoming Real World Real Girls Conference on Saturday, April 27th, at Martin University. The Links organization centers around five facets: service to youth, arts, national trends, international trends, and health and human services. Encouraging youth to learn skills within STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math)...
Construction Underway on the New Northview Middle School Project
Construction of the new Northview Middle School for the Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is well underway, according to an update provided by the project's Construction Managers, Powers & Sons Construction. The building, located at 91st Street and College Avenue, will be 207,000 square feet and will serve 6th through 8th graders in the school district when completed. Nubian Construction Group is proud to be a partner on the project, helping with community engagement and subcontractor outreach. According to...
Debbie Oatts Speaks to Wish TV about Diversity Outreach Event at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
On May 17, 2023, the City of Indianapolis, Office of Minority & Women Business Development sponsored a Diversity Outreach Event at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to encourage developers to keep women-, minority-, and veteran-owned businesses in mind for upcoming project opportunities and proposals. Debbie Oatts, President of Nubian Construction Group, spoke with Wish TV's Business, Equity & Opportunities Show about why these types of opportunities are so essential to these businesses in particular, as well as to the community. "It's...
William G. Mays Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award
Hosting its 2019 Champions of Diversity Awards, Indiana Minority Business Magazine celebrated individuals, companies and organizations statewide that have exemplified diversity either through their hiring practices or their outreach programs, or who have individually overcome racial or gender barriers. Winners of this year’s William G. Mays Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award are Nathan and Deborah Oatts, owners of Oatts Trucking and Nubian Construction Group. Founded by Nathan’s father, Oatts Trucking and has now passed into its third generation of family ownership...
Deborah Oatts Presents 2018 Madam C.J. Walker Award
The Center for Leadership Development bestowed honors on 17 award recipients at its 38th Annual Minority Achievers & Scholarship Gala, hosted on March 22nd in the Indiana Convention Center’s Sagamore Ballroom. During the awards ceremony, Deborah Oatts was honored to present the 2018 Mme. C.J. Walker (Outstanding Woman of the Year) Award to Joyce Q. Rogers, Vice President for Development and External Relations, Indiana University Foundation. At Indiana University Foundation, Joyce Rogers works to provide IU with the philanthropic...