Wisdom from our community to weather the crisis. “When something bad happens you have three choices. You can either let it define you, let it destroy you, or you can let it strengthen you.” — Dr. Seuss

Two tower cranes now stand high above The Burbank Studios lot, signaling the start of vertical construction for the Warner Bros. Second Century expansion. The project, which is being developed by Worthe Real Estate Group and Stockbridge Real Estate Fund, will consist of two mid-rise buildings on a site overlooking the 134 Freeway. Construction of the new office complex is expected to occur over roughly three years, with completion anticipated in 2023 - concurrent with the 100th anniversary of Warner Bros.

The Save Small Business Fund, a grantmaking initiative by the US Chamber Foundation and funded by contributions from corporate and philanthropic partners, is providing $5,000 in short-term relief to employers across the United States. These one-time supplemental cash grants of $5,000 will be awarded weekly, but you need only apply once. All you need to apply is your W-9.

Some suggestions from the National Institute of Mental Health for balancing your state of mind.

The newly established Small Business Emergency Microloan Program now provides financing needed to strengthen small business enterprises in this time of acute need that have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.

“This program will provide cash flow assistance through federally guaranteed loans to employers who keep their employees on payroll during this emergency. The loans can be forgiven if certain conditions are met, including maintaining payroll levels. I encourage every employer struggling right now to take advantage of all of the resources made available to them under the coronavirus relief bill.”

Tolucans can sagely help older adults and those with chronic health issues who are at higher risk from Covid-19 while limiting in-person contact. Ask how you can help...

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed. Known as the Paycheck Protection Program, the initiative provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to small businesses who maintain their payroll during this emergency. Importantly, these loans may be forgiven if borrowers maintain their payrolls during the crisis or restore their payrolls afterward. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has issued this guide to help small businesses and self-employed individuals prepare to file for a loan.

Customers have been asking “what can we do to help our favorite small business?” Here are a few tips: Purchase gift cards today for use when this is over. Order take out or delivery from your local restaurants. This might be safer than...

The Toluca Lake Chamber of Commerce is carefully monitoring the Coronavirus/Covid 19 concerns in the Los Angeles area and we want to provide you with important information that can help you during this challenging time.

First, please know that the health and safety of our community is our number one priority, and we are following the recommendations of the CDC and US Government’s reports on the outbreak.

We are very excited to announce that the Toluca Lake Chamber of Commerce has partnered with TicketsAtWork.com. They offer a variety of worldwide discounts including theme parks, movie theatres, water parks, ski resorts, sporting events, concerts, hotels, car rentals and much more.

Watch this video of the Ellen Show featuring Melissa McCarthy at Milt & Edie's

Adrin Nazarian‏ is proud to support Toluca Lake Beautification Partners for their incredible work beautifying the on ramps in the community. They received a well deserved recognition by @CaltransDist7 September 9.

Considered one of the area’s hidden gems, the private Toluca Lake Tennis and Fitness Club — situated near the base of the Hollywood Hills and adjacent to major studios — mimics Toluca Lake’s small-town feel by providing members a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of its surroundings. Its founders envisioned a space that encouraged a healthy lifestyle, friendly competition and, most importantly, a sense of community. Forty years and counting, the club is fulfilling this goal, and its journey from tennis club to recreational mainstay is now a special part of Toluca Lake’s storied history.

By 1923 Toluca Lake was blooming with walnut, apple and peach orchards. A group of investors purchased the Forman Toluca Ranch with the idea of creating a residential subdivision named Toluca Lake Park. Though the nearby Southern Pacific Railroad station was known as Lankershim Station, they had named the line the Toluca Flyer for its better known destination. Forman claimed the word Toluca was...