In June 2015 decision on public-private dialogue was adopted by the Municipal Council Gradačac. the Business Council was formed and it  has 15 members.

Representatives of the private and civil sector are elected as representatives of business companies and civic organizations and the criteria for selection of members from the private and civil sectors are: relevant representation of all sectors of the economy with potentials for development (at least one representative of the most important sectors: metal processing, wood processing, textiles and leather, food, service, crafts) micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, president of the association of businessmen Gradacac, women entrepreneurs, representatives of relevant civil sectors  and / or individuals.

The goal of the Business Council, which apart from representatives of local government and public enterprises consists of  esteemed and very successful businessmen, is to improve the economic environment and business climate. The role of the Council members is that their ideas and experiences influence the creation and improvement of economic conditions as well as creating a positive business environment in Gradačac.