ProInfoNet named finalist for 2026 Maine Family Business Awards

ProInfoNet was selected as one of 26 finalists from 505 nominations for the 2026 Maine Family Business Awards, with winners set to be announced Nov. 19 in Portland. The recognition lands as the Maine-based consulting firm marks 30 years in business and broadens its work in healthcare technology and broadband infrastructure.

Why it matters: - ProInfoNet’s finalist spot puts a 30-year-old Maine company on a statewide stage that recognizes business performance, family participation, community impact and innovation. - The award nod also highlights a local firm that has grown from a home-office startup into a multi-office consultancy serving clients across Maine, New England and the U.S. - The company says the recognition comes as it works to preserve its founding values while continuing to expand.

What happened: - ProInfoNet was named a finalist for the 2026 Maine Family Business Awards, presented by the Institute for Family-Owned Business. - The company was one of 26 finalists chosen from 505 nominations. - Seven award recipients will be announced at the Maine Family Business Awards gala on Thursday, Nov. 19, at Brick South at Thompson’s Point in Portland. - ProInfoNet plans to attend the gala. - The company celebrated its 30th anniversary in December 2025.

The details: - Jim Rogers founded ProInfoNet in 1995 as a one-person consulting operation working from a home office in Bangor. - ProInfoNet now has more than 30 full-time employees and offices in Bangor and Portland. - The company serves more than 320 organizations nationwide, including clients in Maine and New England. - ProInfoNet has expanded from traditional IT consulting into healthcare technology, broadband infrastructure and strategic advisory services. - The company has helped bring more than $130 million in funding to more than 2,800 healthcare sites. - ProInfoNet has also supported broadband initiatives reaching more than 2 million residents. - The Maine Family Business Awards consider business success, family participation, community and industry contributions, work environment, communication and innovation. - The company’s website is more information.

Between the lines: - The finalist selection reflects both scale and longevity, two traits that often matter in family business recognition. - ProInfoNet’s growth into healthcare and broadband suggests a shift from general IT services toward infrastructure work with broader public impact. - Jim Rogers framed the milestone as a continuation of the company’s original culture rather than a change in direction. - Jeff Rogers said the company’s challenge is to keep growing without losing the values that shaped it.

What’s next: - The 2026 Maine Family Business Awards recipients will be announced at the Nov. 19 gala in Portland. - ProInfoNet is expected to use the event to mark its anniversary milestone and its continued role in Maine’s business community. - The company’s next phase appears focused on scaling while maintaining its vendor-neutral advisory model.

The bottom line: - ProInfoNet’s finalist placement underscores how a Maine family business can grow from a single consultant to a regional advisory firm while keeping its original identity intact.