The Business Coalition for Educational Excellence (BCEE) at the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce is committed to ensuring that all students achieve at high levels, become productive citizens and are well prepared to succeed in the workplace. The BCEE serves as a voice of business in the education debate, supports programs that address the business agenda in education reform and is guided by its accountability to the business community. This presentation gives a history and overview of BCEE and its work in New Jersey, with supporting reports and data.