Gov. Lamont is hosting a statewide conference call for employers at 1 pm Thursday, featuring officials from the U.S. Small Business Administration and the departments of Economic and Community Development, Banking, and Insurance.

Date, time: Thursday, April 9, 1 to 2 p.m.

Call: 888.456.0356; Passcode: 2802806#

Topics include:
—Federal Paycheck Protection Program, Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Grants
—Connecticut initiatives to assist businesses and residents
—Mortgage deferment and assistance
—Health insurance grace period