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Bill provides more flexibility for PPP loans

Partridge Snow & Hahn: Congress Passes Legislation
to Provide More Flexibility for PPP Loan Recipients

On June 3, the U.S. Senate passed legislation providing more flexibility to recipients of loans under the Paycheck Protection Program. The legislation already passed the House. The new provisions should take away many roadblocks businesses were facing in order to be eligible to receive full forgiveness of the PPP loans, particularly the provisions increasing the time period to spend the loans to 24 weeks and lowering the payroll payment threshold to 60 percent.
Social Enterprise Greenhouse Will Host 2020
Impact Accelerator Virtual Graduation
and Pitch Night – 6/11 from 6 – 7 p.m.

The public is invited to join Social Enterprise Greenhouse (SEG) for a festive Zoom celebration as the graduates of its 2020 Impact Accelerator complete their three-month business development journey and pitch their social ventures to an online audience.
Expanded Testing Site Available at
Thundermist Health Center of Woonsocket

An expanded testing site at Thundermist Health Center (450 Clinton Street, Woonsocket) will increase the availability of COVID-19 testing in the City of Woonsocket. The site has drive-through and walk-up access and the availability to test up to 170 people per day.  You do not need to be a patient of Thundermist Health Center. You must have an appointment.
PBN: Office Alternations – Pandemic Reshaping
the Workplace as Employees Begin Returning

As Rhode Islanders return to their offices in June, their behaviors will change and many will encounter an unfamiliar environment. Understanding how the new coronavirus spreads has become more clear in the roughly two months since most companies in Rhode Island sent employees home.
RIPTA COVID-19 Survey
RIPTA is posting this survey to determine how the public is using public transit during the Covid-19 health crisis. Your responses are vital to RIPTA’s planning for future service. The survey is in both English and Spanish.
NBC10: McCoy Stadium Offers a Unique Dining Experience
Baseball season might be on hiatus, but that’s not stopping fans from experiencing some of the magic that comes with a game. The Pawtucket Red Sox are offering people a chance to dine on the baseball field.