Webb City presents itself as a thriving community that invites visitors to explore its history, parks, recreational facilities, and retail establishments. The Route 66 Welcome Center at the corner of Webb and Broadway streets on Route 66 provides information for travelers and for those seeking to establish a home or business, and it houses the Chamber of Commerce and the city's Economic and Community Development offices, which work together to assist businesses of all sizes. Tourism along Route 66 and the city's emphasis on that tourism support both visitor-oriented trade and a local customer base. Land around the community that once produced prosperous zinc and ore has been reclaimed for retail and industrial businesses. In 2014, the Downtown Webb City Historic District was placed in the National Register of Historic Places, and with that designation and the establishment of the city-owned Centennial Park, investors have brought restaurants and small businesses to the downtown area. New businesses, home growth, and an expanding school system reflect confidence in Webb City's future, while Historic Route 66 runs through the center of its National Register Commercial Historic Downtown District and brings travelers from around the world.