Workshops

Marketing Foundations Workshops

Good marketing starts with understanding what works, why it works, and how to apply it to your own business.

Chikara PR offers practical, experience-driven marketing education for business owners, entrepreneurs, and teams looking to strengthen their marketing knowledge and capabilities. Through facilitated workshops, professional development opportunities, and downloadable resources, participants gain the tools and guidance to make informed marketing decisions and put effective strategies into practice.

With more than 25 years of experience in marketing, public relations, business development, and community engagement, I bring real-world knowledge into every learning experience.

Foundation Session

$495

Up to 2 participants
Three-hour facilitated workshop
Interactive discussion and workbook exercises
PDF copy of The Marketing Guidebook for each participant

Team Workshop

$995

Up to 6 participants
Four-hour facilitated workshop
Interactive discussion and workbook exercises
PDF copy of The Marketing Guidebook for each participant
One complimentary 60-minute virtual follow-up session

Expanded Team Workshop

$1,495

Up to 12 participants
Five-hour facilitated workshop
Interactive discussion and workbook exercises
PDF copy of The Marketing Guidebook for each participant
One complimentary 60-minute virtual follow-up session

Professional Development + Mentorship

Custom pricing based on scope and duration.

Not every organization has an experienced marketing or communications executive on staff. And not every promising employee has access to the professional guidance needed to grow into a more strategic role.

Chikara PR offers customized professional development and mentorship for employees expanding their responsibilities in marketing, public relations, community engagement, and business development.

Through structured one-on-one sessions, practical instruction, and real-world project guidance, participants can strengthen their skills, develop greater confidence in their decision-making, and prepare for increased responsibilities within their organizations.

Engagements can be tailored to individual employees or small teams, with flexible scheduling and defined professional development objectives.

Contact Chikara PR to discuss your organization's professional development needs.

Meet Your Consultant + Instructor

Tina Kies is the founder of Chikara PR, bringing more than 25 years of experience in public relations, marketing, business development, and community engagement. Throughout her career, she has helped organizations of all sizes strengthen their brands, build meaningful relationships, and achieve their business goals.

Her career began at one of Hawaiʻi's leading public relations and marketing firms, where she developed strategies for product launches, grand openings, brand campaigns, and high-profile events serving luxury brands, national corporations, nonprofits, restaurants, and small businesses. Early in her career, Tina was recognized as Hawaiʻi's Young Public Relations Professional of the Year, an honor that reflected her dedication to the profession and commitment to effective communication.

Nearly a decade ago, Tina founded Chikara PR with a simple mission: to bring big-agency marketing strategy to small businesses and nonprofits that often lack access to experienced marketing leadership. That same philosophy continues to guide her work today, helping organizations make informed decisions, strengthen their marketing efforts, and maximize their available resources.

As both a seasoned strategist and business owner, Tina brings firsthand experience to her consulting, workshops, and professional development programs. Her approach is practical, collaborative, and grounded in real-world experience, with an emphasis on helping business owners, organizational leaders, and emerging professionals build the knowledge and skills to succeed.