Long-term sustainable economic growth should be based on industry based on knowledge – so called “new industry”, application of new technology,innovations and production of value-added products. The opportunity for this kind of development can be found also in applying for financial resources of European Union pre-accession funds, and participating in national and county programs. Furthermore, stimulation of export-oriented production, the
proximity of Josip Juraj Strossmayer University with its associated faculties, simulative measures for retention of young population, investing in scientificresearch activities, innovations, stimulation of creation of value-added products
and branding, are possible solutions to the problems of this County and a way towards the opportunity for success in the conditions of global economic scene.