Since the entry into force in April 2001 of the Law "On the Special Regime of Investment Activity in the Territory of Priority Development in the Volyn Region," which included Novovolynsk and the settlement of Zhovtneve, the total volume of attracted investments amounted to 12.5 million US dollars, of which more than half came in 2003. As a result of the implementation of 19 registered investment projects, almost one and a half thousand jobs were created, which made it possible to preserve the infrastructure of the construction, transport and other sectors. The newly created enterprises, which produce everything from construction materials and furniture to children's toys and cosmetics, have sold products worth 270 million hryvnias. Their activities brought 23.8 million hryvnias to budgets of all levels. Thus, the Novovolynsk shop of VAT "Lutsk-Foods," where "Taki" margarines are produced under the well-known "Runa" trademark, was created on the basis of a bankrupt cannery and currently ranks second in the city by output volume. Construction and reconstruction of new shops for the production of white sauces and refined deodorized oil is currently underway next to it. LLC "Classic," created on the basis of VAT "Novovolynsk Woodworking Combine," produces wall panels and furniture profiles of European standard. LLC "SMP" and "Poltrex" are engaged in the production of more than 50 varieties of sausage products and broiler meat. Among others, it is worth noting the furniture factory of LLC "BRV-Ukraine," which currently provides Novovolynsk with 367 jobs. In the near future, their number is planned to increase to 600. This is the largest investment project, worth 12.8 million US dollars. However, Novovolynsk also has quite a few problems. Only 59 percent of enterprises are profitable. The mines are in a difficult economic condition. The average salary in the city, including that of miners, remains low.