Not long after the COVID shutdown began, NCAT sent a Call to Action encouraging everyone to let their legislators know that bike shops are essential businesses. On the very same day, NCAT was pleased to announce that under Executive Order 7H, Sec. 1, the Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Community and Economic Development (DECD) issued regulations governing essential and exempt businesses, making bike shops essential businesses.

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NCAT appreciated the prompt exchange of messages with CT Government officers shortly after the call for action was sent.