Novi Grad Achieves Business Friendly City Certification

The Municipality of Novi Grad is another local government dedicated to building a transparent, efficient, and supportive business environment. With its strategic location, natural resources, competitive incentives, and proactive local administration, Novi Grad stands out as a municipality ready for sustainable investments and economic growth – allowing it to once again gains a Business Friendly Community certificate.

Situated on the very border with the European Union, Novi Grad offers exceptional transport connectivity by road, rail, and nearby airports, as well as access to river and sea ports. This geostrategic position ensures investors can easily reach regional and EU markets, making Novi Grad an excellent choice for export-oriented industries.

Although a small municipality, Novi Grad offers all the institutional infrastructure and services that investors need, combined with flexibility and efficiency often difficult to achieve in larger urban centers. The administration is strongly committed to supporting business growth and maintaining open communication with the private sector.

Novi Grad is rich in natural resources, including the rivers Una and Sana, forests, fertile land, clean air and water, and deposits of minerals. Beyond its investment potential, Novi Grad offers an ecologically clean and healthy living environment, hospitable people, rich cultural heritage, traditional cuisine, and unique opportunities for tourism and recreation, making it equally attractive as a place to live and work.

The municipality offers several well-prepared investment zones, such as:

• Industrial Zone “Poljavnice” – Located only 4 km from the city center, positioned between the river Una and the main road M14. The zone offers attractive land prices, essential infrastructure, and opportunities for industries such as food processing, metal, wood, textile, and electrical production. Today, it is home to around 30 active businesses.
• Dobrljin 1 Site – Situated just 300 m from the M14 main road and directly connected to the Dobrljin railway station with a customs terminal. Covering nearly 17,000 m², this location is highly suitable for logistics and industrial operations.

With its certified business-friendly environment, strategic market access, and investor-focused local government, Novi Grad is positioning itself as a reliable partner for domestic and international investors.

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