PRINCIPAL FOR A DAY. Nearly 150 business and community leaders, including former Los Angeles Laker A.C. Green, headed back to school Friday for an exchange of ideas and resources, and to build lasting partnerships that benefit students during the 11th annual Principal for a Day event on Friday. Presented by Pillar, a partnership between the Chamber and the Los Angeles Unified School District and sponsored by Bank of America, the event's largest participant, Principal for a Day is a critical first step in building collaborative, long-term relationships between the business and education communities. Many of these business leaders will now welcome educators into their offices for an Executive for a Day exchange this spring. Above, Green talks with students at Thomas Jefferson High School. (View list of participating organizations and photo gallery).

Chamber discusses future of Delta and proposed state water bond
The stability of the water supply in Los Angeles hangs in the balance if efforts for conservation, treatment and infrastructure are not increased. "Every single person is vulnerable to a Katrina-like disaster in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta if we don't do this in time," said Chamber Board Member Ron Gastelum, Cordoba Corporation, and interim director of the Southern California Water Committee at a special joint committee meeting of the Chamber's Energy, Water & Environment and Land Use, Construction & Housing committees on Wednesday. Gastelum discussed L.A.'s water supply, land use implications and the proposed state water bond, The Safe, Clean and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2010, which will be on the November statewide ballot. Contact Beverly Kenworthy, 213.580.7531 or bkenworthy@lachamber.com.

Sen. John McCain and Valerie Jarrett at Access Washington, D.C., March 15-17
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, Sen. John McCain and Senior White House Advisor Valerie Jarrett are all confirmed to kick off Southern California on the Hill — Access Washington, D.C. Join more than 200 civic and business leaders for the region's premier advocacy trip to the nation's capital. With so much at stake, this is an important opportunity to meet with members of Congress and senior Obama Administration officials on priorities important to the Southern California economy. This year's trip includes special briefings with lawmakers, advocacy meetings on specific regional issues and unparalleled business networking with fellow participants. Several Los Angeles City officials will be joining the delegation including Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Council President Eric Garcetti and City Controller Wendy Greuel. Register now or contact Samuel Garrison, 213.580.7568 or sgarrison@lachamber.com.

Chamber encourages members to participate in Job Shadow Week
Business leaders are encouraged to host Crenshaw High School students during the 2010 Mentoring in the Moment Job Shadow Week, from March 29- April 2. The event is being presented in partnership with the Chamber, the Los Angeles Urban League and Junior Achievement of Southern California. Business leaders will have a chance to provide students with an orientation on work expectations, overview of the mission and purpose of the organization, and help students understand the range of education, skills and knowledge required for jobs in the organization. Register by Friday, March 5 or contact Gail Levy, 213.580.7594 or glevy@lachamber.com.

Salvation Army to host "Million Meals for Haiti," March 12-13 Join the Salvation Army in packing a million meals in 24 hours at the Bell Shelter Warehouse on March 12-13. Volunteers can choose from six different shifts throughout the two days. Sign up today or call 213.607.7314. Chamber members make Fortune's "100 Best Companies to Work For" More than 10 Chamber member companies made Fortune magazine's annual list including Bingham McCutchen, Alston & Bird, Ernst & Young and Microsoft. Companies nominate themselves by going through a detailed application process. Three hundred forty-three companies participated. Companies must be at least seven years old and have at least 1,000 employees to qualify. Read more. Want your good news featured here? Click here to learn more.