Bridge Bank to Participate in AlwaysOn's First Annual Mid-Atlantic Venture Summit at George Mason University


SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - November 3, 2010) -  Bridge Capital Holdings (NASDAQ: BBNK), whose subsidiary is Bridge Bank, National Association, a full service professional business bank headquartered in Silicon Valley, announced today its participation in the first Annual Venture Summit Mid-Atlantic Conference. This two-and-a-half-day event is being held November 3-5, 2010 at the George Mason Inn at George Mason University, Virginia.

"We are very excited to add this Venture Summit and we look forward to making it as successful as the other Summits," said Tony Perkins, Founder and Editor of AlwaysOn. "As always, Bridge Bank will play a key part in making this happen and we encourage all of our attendees to meet and work with them."

This event joins those already held in Silicon Valley and at Harvard University. Venture Summit Mid-Atlantic is a two-and-a-half-day gathering that highlights the significant economic, political and technology trends impacting the global growth investor. The attendees for Venture Summit Mid-Atlantic will enjoy keynote presentations and panel debates by influential institutional investors, venture capitalists, corporate buyers, investment bankers, and research analysts from the Eastern United States. Venture Summit Mid-Atlantic will also include CEO Showcases with qualified companies seeking investment capital or potential acquirers.

It is estimated that 200 entrepreneurs, institutional investors, venture capitalists, investment bankers, research analysts, corporate buyers and service providers will attend this initial conference. The most influential members of the financial and technology media and blogging community will also be on hand to moderate debates and cover the conference and it will be webcast to over 40,000 people world-wide.

"The Mid-Atlantic Region is a key part of our practice and we appreciate AlwaysOn providing us with an opportunity to meet and work with new potential clients and partners," said Paul Gibson, Senior Vice President of Bridge Bank's Technology Banking East Coast Office. "As with the other conferences, Venture Summit Mid-Atlantic will also provide our existing clients with an opportunity to showcase themselves and work with other companies and investors."

About AlwaysOn
The AlwaysOn Network is transforming the media business by providing its readers with an open and participatory editorial environment. Borrowing from the underground blogging and social networking traditions, AO was launched in 2003 and has emerged as a leader in the "open media" revolution. The network's content focuses on the sweet spots in the technology markets where innovation is disrupting behavior and creating new business opportunities.

About Bridge Capital Holdings
Bridge Capital Holdings is the holding company for Bridge Bank, National Association. Bridge Capital Holdings was formed on October 1, 2004 and holds a Global Select listing on The NASDAQ Stock Market under the trading symbol BBNK. For additional information, visit the Bridge Capital Holdings website at www.bridgecapitalholdings.com.

About Bridge Bank, National Association
Bridge Bank, National Association is Silicon Valley's full-service professional business bank. The Bank is dedicated to meeting the financial needs of small, middle market, and emerging technology businesses. Bridge Bank provides its clients with a comprehensive package of business banking solutions delivered through experienced, professional bankers. For additional information, visit the Bridge Bank website at www.bridgebank.com.

About Bridge Bank's Technology Banking Division
With a growing nationwide web of offices and a correspondent banking network that stretches worldwide, we serve venture-backed and non venture-backed companies from inception to IPO. Bridge Bank's product offering includes growth capital, equipment and working capital credit facilities and treasury management solutions, along with a full line of international products and services and financing secured by domestic, government and foreign receivables. In today's virtual world, virtually anywhere you do business; you can count on our responsive, personalized service.

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