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New Business Partner: City of Winston-Salem

We have added City of Winston-Salem to our field of membership and would like to welcome employees of this newest business partner to our credit union family.

Headquarters: 101 N Main St, Winston-Salem, NC

Workforce Size: Approximately 2,500 employees

  • 09/04/2026
  • Posted by Summit Credit Union
Logo, City of Winston-Salem

Vital Role in the Community

Known nationwide as the "City of Arts and Innovation," Winston-Salem is the historic and economic cornerstone of Forsyth County. The city government does far more than keep municipal operations running—it actively drives regional vitality, cultural heritage, and forward-looking growth:

  • Pioneering Arts and Historic Heritage: Winston-Salem was home to the first local arts council established in the United States, creating a national blueprint for municipal support of cultural institutions. The City actively preserves its distinctive Moravian roots in Old Salem while supporting venues, festivals, and public art that draw visitors from across the region.

  • Driving Modern Economic Innovation: Through strategic public-private partnerships, the City has helped transform former industrial corridors into modern hubs of research and entrepreneurship, such as downtown’s Innovation Quarter—a leading urban district focused on biotech, data science, and biomedical research.

  • Local Business & Entrepreneurial Support: The City fosters grassroots economic opportunity through programs like the Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program and community development block grants, ensuring small and minority-owned businesses have equitable access to municipal contracts and capital.

  • Community Connection & Essential Services: Operating round-the-clock through municipal services like CityLink, emergency management, and the Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA), the City prioritizes resident accessibility, public safety, and neighborhood revitalization.

A Dedicated Municipal Workforce

Behind these community achievements is a team of roughly 2,500 public servants. The City supports this workforce through stable career tracks, state-backed pension security through the NC Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System (LGERS), tuition assistance, and employee wellness initiatives—empowering staff to deliver the frontline services that keep Winston-Salem thriving.