BUCYRUS — A Bucyrus business owner and motivational speaker has created a networking opportunity for other local business owners.

Dwayne Castle, founder of Relationally Driven, will offer the event, the CANEX: The Crawford Area Networking Experience, at Pickwick Place on Jan. 31 from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

“It’s an opportunity for business owners to get together to talk and network with each other. One person may just be the one that another business owner needs to talk to in working out a problem or helping to increase sales,” Castle said of the program designed to grow, improve and profit local business.

Castle, a U.S. Navy Veteran of Desert Storm, is the author of the book, “The Relationally Driven Approach,” the first in a series to assist not only business owners but anyone needing guidance in realizing their goals and dreams.

“I am an ordained minister and enjoy working with people and helping them succeed,” Castle said. “My business is about helping people connect and how to foster positive relationships that will help them succeed in their business.”

Castle said it takes healthy relationships for a business to grow.

 

 

“I have talked with people that do not know how to network with others. That connection is so important for success,” said Castle, who has also worked as a stand-up comedian, salesperson and police officer.

Castle, who assists his sisters with their business, Castle Auction and Appraisals, trains staff at Crawford County Job and Family Services in customer service and works with young people enrolled in the youth summer jobs program.

“The culture of the community affects the culture of jobs and business,” Castle said.

Castle said more than 25 people from across the county and other cities have signed up for the event on Jan. 31.

“I am excited about our partnership with Pickwick Place. Castle Auction and Appraisals is also a sponsor for the event,” Castle said.

While tickets for CANEX: The Crawford Area Networking Experience are $10 each, Castle is offering an early-bird special.

“Tickets purchased by Jan. 17 are only $8,” he said.

Castle said he is not selling anything at the event.

“It is an event for business owners and their employees to gather and network with others,” said Castle.