Watch Duty
Informed. Connected. Protected.
Watch Duty is a nonprofit organization that provides real-time, reliable wildfire alerts and information to help communities stay safe. Powered by trained volunteers, including firefighters and first responders, they deliver timely updates to residents across fire-prone regions.
Connie Lee Joins as Assistant Vice President and Business Development Officer
Summit appointed Connie Lee as VP and Senior Commercial Underwriter. She brings nine years of regional-bank lending experience, partnering with relationship managers to assess credit risk and structure loans. A former small business owner, Lee adds operational insight, strengthening the bank’s credit discipline.
Summit State Bank Earns $1,067,000 in Fourth Quarter 2025
Summit State Bank returned to profitability in 2025 with strong fourth quarter earnings, improved net interest margin, and disciplined expense management. The Bank strengthened its financial position and advanced key strategic priorities, reflecting steady progress after a challenging prior year.
Summit State Bank Contributes over $650,000 to Local Nonprofits
The Bank distributed over $650,000 to 250 nonprofit customers through its Nonprofit Partner Program. Since launching in 2009, the program has contributed more than $7.2 million to mission-driven organizations. Recipients include Petaluma Health Center, 4Cs Sonoma County, and Watch Duty.
Phone Spoofing on the Rise
Phone spoofing scams involve fraudsters disguising their numbers to appear as trusted organizations, like Summit State Bank, to steal personal information. Summit State Bank will never ask for sensitive details via phone, text...
Fintech Banking Apps – What You Need to Know
When you deposit your money into a banking app, it's important to know who is holding your money and whether it's safe. Many financial technology companies create apps...
The Penny Is Phasing Out: What You Need to Know
The U.S. penny is ending production, leading to limited supply and possible rounding of cash transactions. Businesses should prepare with rounding policies, digital payments...
Becoming Financially Fit
It's never too late to assess your finances, gain control, and stick to a new budget or savings plan. Taking control of your personal finances will allow you to save and prepare...
The Importance of Creating a Budget
Creating a budget - The key to a good budget is including as much information as possible so you can adequately prepare and plan. It's important to keep accurate records of your...
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