Speakers

DARTS is a nonprofit organization providing personalized and professional services for older adults and their loved ones for over 40 years.
Since 1974, DARTS has been a community-based nonprofit serving seniors (ages 55+) and their families in Dakota County and the surrounding area, helping them to lead more independent and fulfilling lives. Through services like light housework, outdoor chores, home repair, caregiving resources, volunteer opportunities and transportation, we have worked to be a community partner across generations. DARTS was originally an acronym (Dakota Area Resources and Transportation for Seniors) but the name was shortened to DARTS in 2008 as its services expanded to include homemaking, outdoor chores and volunteer opportunities while living out our mission creating connections that enrich aging.
From our beginning, we recognize the transition involved in aging and our history reflects our responsiveness to the challenges as we age. DARTS services are designed to foster independent aging in place and supporting caregivers throughout Dakota County. Our services are available to all seniors and caregivers regardless of income, race and background.

Cary Griffith is the author of five books; two novels and three non-fiction books. His titles include Lost in the Wild (MN Historical Society Press (MHP): 2006), Opening Goliath (MHP: 2009, winner of a 2010 Minnesota Book Award), Wolves (Adventure Publications: 2012, winner of a 2013 Midwest Book Award), Savage Minnesota (published serially from Memorial Day to Labor Day in the Star Tribune, 2013), and Gunflint Burning (University of Minnesota Press: 2018).

Terry has 29 years of experience representing businesses and individuals in Minnesota and North Dakota in a wide variety of legal matters. His unique background and experience in law and business provide Terry the tools to fix all types of disruptive business problems, from workouts to litigation to transactions.
Terry negotiates and litigates critical matters involving business disruption problems of all kinds including bank workouts, partner conflicts, and contract fights. His experience and willingness to take cases to trial often motivates the other side to a make a reasonable settlement. He can also help businesses with critical financing, transactions, and real estate matters as well as more routine business documents like leases, sales agreements, and employment contracts.
Terry advises business clients in a variety of sectors, with concentrations in oilfield services, media, sports, health care, and real estate, drawing on his industry experience and negotiation skills, as well as his background as an entrepreneur.
Terry is licensed to practice in Minnesota and North Dakota. He is also a frequent speaker on business issues & strategic thinking.