After reviewing the current thinking regarding the use of Non Compete
Agreements, both in the States and overseas, it is apparent that they
are on the way out, except in specific situations. At the founding of
CAT in 1992, non compete agreements were standard procedure. Therefore,
we included it in our employment process. Lane Kagay signed such a 2
year agreement in 2007. However, after examining the pros and cons of
these agreements, we are withdrawing the non-compete clause from our
employee contracts and releasing Lane Kagay from the Non Compete
Agreement that he signed.

CAT is known as a teaching/learning center, both for employees, students
and the public at large. Many former employees (and students) have gone
on to work in the bicycle industry and in bicycle advocacy. We further
pedal power through our public programs, including youth education, a
workspace rental area, repair classes, framebuilding classes, and our
new Cargo Framebuilding Apprenticeship Program. CAT is honored to have
inspired so many people to follow their human powered passions. We are
proud of that legacy.

We believe in the uniqueness and strength of our original mission, which
is "community involvement in manufacturing, using, and advocating
sustainable modes of transportation". After nearly 20 years of hard work
we are glad to see the extraordinary growth of human powered transport
throughout Oregon and around the States.

For more information about CAT, please visit catoregon.org