From Service to Success - A Start Up Minot Networking Event

Name: From Service to Success - A Start Up Minot Networking Event
Start: 2026-04-09T07:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-04-09T08:30:00-05:00
Location: Carnegie Center of Minot

Schedule

Thu Apr 09 2026 at 07:30 am to 08:30 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Carnegie Center of Minot | Minot, ND

Fill up on coffee, donuts, and knowledge at Start Up Minot! For our April event, we can't wait to hear from Josh Blackaby, Co-Founder/VP of SandPro, where he'll be sharing his story from his time in the Air Force to building a successful North Dakota-based company.
We’re excited to hear Josh discuss his entrepreneurial journey and engage with attendees during a Q&A session! With his extensive background, Josh will offer insight into building a business, navigating growth, and investing in opportunities right here in North Dakota.
Join us at the Carnegie Center in downtown Minot for this FREE opportunity to connect with community members and network with like-minded individuals. If you can't make it to the event, be sure to catch the recording later on our Facebook or YouTube pages!
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Josh’s journey in North Dakota started in 2002 when he was stationed at Minot Air Force Base. After leaving the Air Force, Josh stayed in North Dakota where his career in the oil & gas industry began in 2009 with Hess Corporation. He quickly moved into management roles and throughout those years held EHS management positions in Drilling, Completions and Production. In January of 2019, Josh and his partners decided to make their own legacy in the Bakken and started SandPro, LLC. SandPro specializes in Wellhead, Sand Management, and Automation Technology. SandPro currently employs over 100 personnel and is proud to be a local, North Dakota-based service company.
Josh holds a BS in Aeronautics from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and is married with three children. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, golfing, and watching his kids in all their sporting activities.
Josh currently serves as a board member of the Minot Area Chamber EDC, North Dakota Petroleum Council, Greater North Dakota Chamber, and North Dakota Workforce Development Council.
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See you soon!