Bridge Bank to Participate in Second Annual AlwaysOn Venture Summit East Conference
| Source: Bridge Capital Holdings
SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - May 19, 2009) - Bridge Capital Holdings (NASDAQ : BBNK ), whose
subsidiary is Bridge Bank, National Association, a full-service business
bank headquartered in the Silicon Valley region of California, announced
today its participation in the Second Annual AlwaysOn Venture Summit East
Conference. This
two-and-a-half-day event is being held May 20 - 21, 2009, in Boston.
Venture Summit East (http://alwayson.goingon.com/ecom/productview/23537) is
a two-day gathering that highlights the significant economic, political,
and technology trends impacting the global growth investor. Venture Summit
East features influential institutional investors, venture capitalists,
corporate buyers, investment bankers, and research analysts in the Eastern
US in keynote presentations and panel debates. Venture Summit East will
also debut the AlwaysOn East 100 Top Private Companies List and include CEO
Showcase presentations from companies seeking later-stage capital or
potential acquisition partners.
"Bridge Bank has proven to be a valued partner for us coast to coast and we
look forward to working with them here in Boston for our 2nd Annual VSummit
East," said Tony Perkins, CEO of AlwaysOn. "They present a true
alternative as a valued bank and partner and we encourage our attendees to
meet and work with them."
The goal of Venture Summit East is to match growth-company buyers and
sellers and identify the most promising innovation-driven, growth
investment opportunities. At the Venture Summit, the AlwaysOn editors will
also honor the annual 'AO Industry Analyst All-Star Team.'
"AlwaysOn continues to lead in providing superior conferences that bring so
many people together to network and share ideas," said Paul Gibson, Senior
Vice President and Manager of Bridge Bank's East Coast Technology Banking
Office. "Our ongoing sponsorship and partnership with AlwaysOn is vital to
our goal of becoming the bank of choice for tech companies and the partner
for their investors and service providers."
Five hundred institutional investors, venture capitalists, investment
bankers, research analysts and corporate buyers are expected to attend
Venture Summit East. Influential members of the financial, technology,
media, and blogging communities will also be on hand to moderate debates
and cover the action.
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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in general economic, real estate and financial market conditions, either
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existing litigation; future credit loss experience; increased competitive
challenges and expanding product and pricing pressures among financial
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