Bridge Bank to Participate in Seventh Annual AlwaysOn & STVP Summit World 250 Conference at Stanford University
| Source: Bridge Capital Holdings
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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