Nowogard is a commune worth investing in. Its location is very convenient by the Szczecin-Gdańsk route (national road No. 6) and in the proximity of border crossings, Goleniów airport and Świnoujście ferry terminal.

Other advantages feature a well-developed municipal infrastructure, significant reserves of electrical power, domestic gas and water for food and other industries as well as agriculture purposes. There are no environmental threats thanks to municipal sewage treatment plant and waste dump. The town hosts basic public institutions, including local administration branch offices and banks. Prospective investors will be provided with up-to-date information on available plots and facilities. Companies creating new jobs may count on the following tax relief:

- property tax exemption offered for a period of 18 years for investments of EUR10m in value and creating over 100 new jobs

- property tax exemption, from 1 to 5 years, for other investors creating new jobs.

Tourism industry and cultural life are boosting since Nowogard lies by a beautiful and clean lake and offers accommodation in hotels or at camp sites. Good catering establishments, the nearby Baltic Sea beaches, the city of Szczecin and border crossings help the town to grow. Nowogard's most important cultural event is the ‘Ekofilm' International Festival of Films on Ecology and annual International Film, Music and Painting Festival ‘Lato z Muzami' (Summer with muses). The town also hosts annual international motocross event.

In 2005, the town and commune of Nowogard were awarded the West Pomeranian Griffin Golden Award of Honour in consideration for the development and promotion of the region in the country and abroad.

 
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