Susan Wood, North Bay Business Journal Journalist Profile

Articles

West Sonoma County broadband expansion effort gets $17 million boost

1 week ago | northbaybusinessjournal.com | Susan Wood

Thanks to a new partnership, West County will get money to build out infrastructure necessary for internet connectivity between Forestville and Jenner, north to Salt Point State Park.
Exchange Bank Q1 earnings increase 15%

1 week ago | northbaybusinessjournal.com | Susan Wood

The Sonoma County bank showed an upward trend in most financial metrics for the quarter ending March 31.
Nearly 1 in 3 North Bay families can’t afford basic needs — here’s what it now takes to stay afloat

2 weeks ago | northbaybusinessjournal.com | Susan Wood

On its 10-year anniversary, the Real Cost Measure shows some alarming stats as high as over 80% of single mothers with children under 6 unable to afford basic needs.
Summit State Bank returns to profit after tough year

2 weeks ago | northbaybusinessjournal.com | Susan Wood

In the first three months of this year, Summit State Bank has reduced problem loans and costs to reverse course on the previous quarter’s net loss.
Bank of Marin starts 2025 with earnings up from last year, down from last quarter

2 weeks ago | northbaybusinessjournal.com | Susan Wood

Bank of Marin reports a mixed bag of results and views tariffs as a blip since its business portfolio doesn’t include much in terms of manufacturing, agriculture or anything relying on container shipments from China.
Lagunitas taps Heineken marketing veteran for top job

2 weeks ago | northbaybusinessjournal.com | Susan Wood

The former Heineken chief marketing officer started as CEO of Lagunitas Brewing Co. in January. He said on one of his goals is to see more community outreach.
Community campaign underway for True West cinema in Healdsburg

2 weeks ago | northbaybusinessjournal.com | Susan Wood

True West Film Center enters new phase of $5.6M donation drive, selling bricks, pavers and theater seats to community members.
Northern California wealth advisers, economists attempt to calm investors following whipsaw stock market

3 weeks ago | northbaybusinessjournal.com | Susan Wood

California has become the first state to legally challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs, citing economic losses of $8 trillion. Experts express concerns about the tariffs' impact on markets and agriculture, while wealth advisers advise cautious investing as uncertainty continues.
RCU taps 30-year mortgage lending veteran to lead team

3 weeks ago | northbaybusinessjournal.com | Susan Wood

Debbie Ingle brings more than 30 years of banking experience to Redwood Credit Union team.
Summit State Bank hires 2 banking veterans for senior positions

3 weeks ago | northbaybusinessjournal.com | Susan Wood

John Osborne and Clay Popko join Summit State Bank’s executive team.