Bridge Bank to Participate in Seventh Annual AlwaysOn & STVP Summit World 250 Conference at Stanford University

SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - July 20, 2009) - Bridge Capital Holdings (NASDAQ: BBNK), whose subsidiary is Bridge Bank, National Association, a full-service professional business bank headquartered in the Silicon Valley, announced today its participation in the Seventh Annual AlwaysOn & STVP Summit World 250 Conference. This two-and-a-half-day event is being held July 28-30, 2009 at the Arrillaga Center at Stanford University.

"Once again, our partners at Bridge Bank have worked closely with us to produce a notable World 250 Class of 2009 and a great Summit," said Tony Perkins, CEO of AlwaysOn. "This conference is in our own backyard and we encourage all of our attendees to meet the team from Bridge Bank, who we believe are truly a world class group of Bankers."

The Summit is an executive gathering that highlights the significant economic, political and commercial trends affecting the global technology industries. It features the most innovative companies, eminent technologists, influential investors and journalists in keynote presentations, panel debates and private company CEO showcases. The goal of AlwaysOn & STVP Summit at Stanford is to identify the most promising entrepreneurial opportunities and investments in the global tech industry and to honor the AO World 250 Top Private Companies. Up to 50 technology CEOs will pitch their market strategies to a panel of industry experts in a CEO Showcase that is always a highlight of the conference.

"The Stanford Summit reaches out beyond Silicon Valley to companies and invites them to gather and share their vision and technologies," said Daniel P. Myers, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bridge Capital Holdings and Bridge Bank, N.A. "Bridge Bank's vision is to partner with these companies -- both domestic and international -- to help them succeed. This effort is the foundation of our partnership with AlwaysOn and why we remain an enthusiastic partner and sponsor."

AlwaysOn estimates that over 700 technology, media and advertising CEOs, business development officers, media buyers, venture capital and private-equity investors, and leading members of the press and blogging community will attend. Thousands of webcast viewers from over 100 countries will also tune in and interact with the program. Executives attend the AlwaysOn & STVP Summit at Stanford to identify and debate emerging trends, build high-level relationships and create new business opportunities -- both with the presenting and participating companies and their fellow attendees

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, N.A.

Bridge Bank, N.A. is Silicon Valley's full-service professional business bank. The Bank is dedicated to meeting the financial needs of small and middle market companies, and emerging technology businesses, in Silicon Valley, Northern California, and the Nation. 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 http://www.bridgebank.com.

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.

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