THE WEBSTER ADVANTAGE Leveraging a Strong Market & Prime Location for Continued Growth
FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS A Business-Focused Mission Webster’s Economic Development Team fosters a business-friendly environment, strengthens the City’s tourism appeal, and grows the commercial tax base through strategic business recruitment, retention, and expansion efforts.
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BUILT FOR A BROAD MARKET Super-Regional Population & Widespread Reach Webster serves a dynamic super-regional market, supported by compelling statistics and a flourishing business sector • Population Within 5 Miles
206,300
• Population Within 10 Miles
500,300
• Daily Traffic on I-45
250,000
• Businesses in the Trade Area
250,000
• Square Feet of Medical Facilities Within 3 Miles • Major Space Companies
2 MILLION 50+
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BUILT FOR A BROAD MARKET Developing a High-Demand Tourism Destination Webster serves a dynamic super-regional market, supported by thriving attractions and venues: • Annual Visitors to Great Wlf Lodge
500K+
• Annual Visitors to Space Center Houston
1.3 MILLION
• Annual Visitors to Galveston Island
8.1 MILLION
• Annual Port of Galveston Cruise Passengers
3.6 MILLION
• Annual Passengers at Hobby Airport
14 MILLION
• Estimated Annual Visitors to Sunset Amphitheater
500K+
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INDUSTRIES DRIVING GROWTH A Vibrant Mix of Industries that Shape Webster’s Future Webster is home to a strong mix of industry leaders across aerospace, hospitality, medical, retail, and energy—each contributing to a strong local economy and a well-rounded business environment. DINING + ENTERTAINMENT
RETAIL
HOSPITALITY
AEROSPACE
MEDICAL
ENERGY
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INDUSTRIES DRIVING GROWTH Aerospace
Dining + Entertainment •
150 dining and entertainment venues in Webster
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60+ major space companies in the area
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In Harris County, Webster is ranked second in alcohol sales
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2.3 miles to NASA Johnson Space Center
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6.2 miles to Houston Spaceport
Retail • •
Medical
Several of Webster’s retailers rank among the top in the region, state, nation, and world
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2M+ sq. ft. of medical space within three miles
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2,500+ physicians & 5,000+ medical professionals
Total Sales Tax Revenue for FY 24-25 was nearly $25M
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1.8M patients from 24 cities
Hospitality
Hospitality •
22 hotels in Webster with 2,420 keys total
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Region’s only Great Wolf Lodge
Energy • •
650-mile Wink to Webster pipeline links the Permian Basin to the Gulf Coast ExxonMobil’s 200-acre Webster station moves ~2.5M barrels/day
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WEBSTER OUTPERFORMS Businesses Thriving in Webster
ACADEMY SPORTS + OUTDOORS
AMERICAN FURNITURE WAREHOUSE
#2 in the United States out of 300 locations in 10 states
#1 in the Houston MSA out of three locations
COSTCO
JAMES AVERY
Top-performer for memberships out of 51 stores in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana
Top-performing location in Texas out of 100+ locations
SHAKE SHACK #1 location in the Houston MSA out of nine locations
SNOOZE, AN A.M. EATERY Top-performing location in the U.S. out of 70+ locations in ten states
CINEMARK
PARIS BAGUETTE
#1 in the Houston MSA out of 14 locations
#1 location out of seven locations in the Houston MSA
LITTLE WOODROW’S Top performing location out of 24 locations in Texas
MAIN EVENT Top performing location in the Houston MSA out of six locations
SUN & SKI SPORTS
TWIN PEAKS
Top-performing location in the Houston MSA out of five locations
Top-performing location globally out of 100+ locations in the U.S. & Mexico
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WEBSTER OUTPERFORMS Top 12 Alcohol Sales Numbers from July 2026 LITTLE WOODROW’S
WHISKEY RIVER
GREAT WOLF LODGE
TWIN PEAKS
$564,958
$313,403
$293,400
$290,913
VIDA MARISCOS
BOOMERJACK’S
TOPGOLF
MCINTYRE’S
$227,161
$200,130
$180,081
$175,187
PAPPASITO’S CANTINA
PLUCKERS WING BAR
RENO’S
EL TIEMPO CANTINA
$165,203
$146,846
$122,348
$112,739
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FLYWAY Webster’s Entertainment & Hospitality District • 80+ acre destination designed for entertainment, dining, and gathering • Scenic boardwalk, park and event lawn creating a connected, walkable environment • A growing collection of dining, entertainment, and experience-driven concepts • HOSPITALITY ANCHOR: Great Wolf Lodge is now open • LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ANCHOR: Sunset Amphitheater is coming soon
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GREAT WOLF LODGE FLYWAY’S HOSPITALITY ANCHOR – NOW OPEN
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SUNSET AMPHITHEATER FLYWAY’S LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
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FLYWAY’SLINEUP DINING + ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATIONS CHICKEN N PICKLE – NOW OPEN
GAUCHOS DO SUL – NOW OPEN
VIDA MARISCOS – NOW OPEN
ALE & IVY – COMING SOON
AMBRIZA – COMING SOON
EMBASSY SUITES – COMING SOON
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FLYWAY A FULLY CONNECTED, WALKABLE ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT
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NOWOPEN NEW BUSINESSES IN WEBSTER IKEA
SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET
SLICK CITY
SAUNAWELT
WEST COAST SOURDOUGH
WINGBAY
CHEF’S TABLE
PHO5 PLUS
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COMINGSOON NEW BUSINESSES COMING TO WEBSTER HOUSE OF PIES
PRESLEE’S
TOWNEPLACE SUITES
CLUTCH BAR
PEACH COBBLER FACTORY
WOODY’S HIDEAWAY
TEXAS ONCOLOGY
HCA CLEAR LAKE EXPANSION
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AMPLIFYING WEBSTER PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS SUPPORTING WEBSTER BUSINESSES
In addition to digital platforms, the City promotes Webster businesses through tools like Visitor Guides.
STAY, PLAY & DINE GUIDE • FREE year-round advertising for hotels, entertainment venues, and restaurants in Webster. Distributed at Space Center Houston, Texas Travel Information Centers, City facilities, and online.
EVENT PLANNING GUIDE • FREE year-round advertising for Webster’s meeting spaces, event venues, and caterers for seamless event planning. The guide is available at City facilities and online.
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FUELING THE FUTURE THE FORCES BEHIND WEBSTER’S CONTINUED GROWTH
• Talented, dedicated, responsive, and proactive staff • Supportive, invested and engaged City leadership • Aligned, committed, and appreciative appointed and elected officials • Passionate brand loyalty • Dedicated brand builders • In-depth knowledge of footprint and market
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THANK YOU,
ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN! BETSY GIUSTO Economic Development Director 281.316.4116 | 713.542.7137 bgiusto@webstertx.gov