Bridge Bank to Participate in the Third Annual AlwaysOn GoingGreen West Conference at Cavallo Point in San Francisco
| Source: Bridge Capital Holdings
SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - September 8, 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 and sponsorship in the third annual AlwaysOn
GoingGreen West Conference. This two-and-a-half day event is being held
September 14 - 16, 2009, at The Lodge at Cavallo Point.
The conference will feature CEO presentations and high-level debates on the
most promising, emerging green technologies and new entrepreneurial
opportunities. At GoingGreen West, the editors of AlwaysOn will honor the
GoingGreen Top 100 Private Cleantech Company CEOs. Additionally, up to 50
cleantech CEOs will pitch their company's market strategies to a panel of
industry experts in "CEO Showcases."
"Given the radical change in the economy and the opportunities, and
investment growth in the Green/Clean space, we are pleased and excited to
be the premier forum for companies to share their vision and results with
attending investors and service providers and viewers from around the
world," said Tony Perkins, Chief Executive Officer of AlwaysOn. "AlwaysOn
once again welcomes the opportunity to work with a great partner like
Bridge Bank."
Seven hundred greentech CEOs, business development officers, eminent
researchers, venture capital and private-equity investors, and leading
members of the press and blogging community are expected to attend
GoingGreen West. Thousands of webcast viewers from over 100 countries are
also expected to tune in and interact with the program. Executives attend
GoingGreen West to identify and debate emerging trends, build high-level
relationships and create new business opportunities.
"The Stanford Summit is the Super Bowl, but GoingGreen may be the most
important conference we work on with AlwaysOn," said Ed Lambert, Senior
Vice-President. "Working with Green and Clean companies is a major goal
for Bridge Bank and AlwaysOn provides the premier opportunity to meet the
companies and the people who invest and serve them."
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, 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.
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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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