Upward
Management
Group
Transforming IDEAS INTO ACHIEVEMENTS
Consulting
Turning plans into actions.
Sales Concierge
Bright Solutions. Profitable Results.
Human Resources
The only thing we manage better than projects is people.
Accounting / Bookkeeping
Calculating your success.
Guided Marketing
Turning ideas into brands.
Turing brands into companies.
RESULTS BASED MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
grown from the entrepreneurial spirit
Upward was grown from humble beginnings in the Maine woods. Upward’s origins date back to 1997 when founder Joe Christopher started Three Rivers Whitewater in The Forks, ME. Since its inception, “The Home of Serious Fun” expanded to Millinocket in 2000, to the Inn by the River in 2007, and to the Sugarloaf Inn in 2018.
In 2019, Upward took on their first venture in Portland with the re-opening of the historic $3 Deweys. With a focus on upgrading the food menu and offering the friendliest guest service in town, the re-opening of “Portland’s Original Ale House” has been met with great acclaim.
Upward has continued to expand by helping businesses reach their highest potential in a variety of industries: grocery & convenience, food & beverage distribution, commercial & residential construction, food manufacturing, commercial & personal laundry, excavation, and more.
Every business Upward works with benefits from an entire set of shared services. The shared services provide businesses with year round stability in a seasonal environment. This stability allows Upward to invest more in what really makes the businesses run – the people.
Years Established
Businesses Served
see where we’ve made an impact
our portfolio
Three Rivers Whitewater
Maine’s #1 rafting outfitter on the Kennebec, Dead, and Penobscot Rivers.
Inn By The River
A cozy, 4 season inn overlooking the confluence of the Kennebec and Dead Rivers.
Sugarloaf Inn
A classic ski-in, ski-out hotel at the base of Sugarloaf Mountain.
Sugarloaf Brew Haus
A full service bar and restaurant located at the Sugarloaf Inn.
Sunday River Brew Haus
Ski-in, ski-out restaurant and event destination at Sunday River ski resort.
Inn on Peaks Island
Idyllic island inn and destination wedding venue with a classic coastal restaurant.
Three Dollar Deweys
Portland’s Original Ale House in the heart of the Old Port district.
Saltwater Grille
Waterfront restaurant serving upscale seafood with stunning views of the Portland skyline.
Mainely Provisions
Premium grocery store in Kingfield, ME featuring locally sourced selections.
Mainely Laundry
Classic laundromat in Skowhegan, ME providing personal and commercial laundry services.
Veggie Life
Vegan food producer famous for it’s handmade products based in Freeport, ME.
Guided Marketing
Portland-based marketing agency specializing in strategic planning and branding for small businesses.
Porthole Restaurant
Iconic wharfside eatery since 1929 known as a meeting place for working waterfront and tourists alike
Casablanca Cruises
Local event space and party boat with private bars hosting music and events for up to 300 people
Upward Subs
Franchised chain of local Subway restaurants in the Southeastern Maine coastline