Bridge Bank to Participate in the First Annual AlwaysOn GoingGreen East Conference in Boston

SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - March 6, 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 inaugural AlwaysOn GoingGreen East Conference. This two-and-a-half day event is being held March 9 - 11, 2009 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts.

The conference will feature CEO presentations and high-level debates on the most promising, emerging green technologies and new entrepreneurial opportunities. At GoingGreen East, the editors of AlwaysOn will honor the GoingGreen Top Fifty Private Cleantech Company CEOs. Additionally, up to 50 cleantech CEOs will pitch their companies' market strategies to a panel of industry experts in "CEO Showcases."

"Bridge Bank continues to expand with us on a 4-year partnership that now includes GoingGreen East," said Tony Perkins, Chief Executive Officer of AlwaysOn. "We are pleased to have Bridge support us for our first ever GoingGreen East Conference as a valued partner and major participant in the presentations and panels."

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 East. Thousands of webcast viewers from over 100 countries are also expected to tune in and interact with the program. Executives attend GoingGreen East to identify and debate emerging trends, build high-level relationships and create new business opportunities.

"By bringing GoingGreen from the west coast to the east coast, AlwaysOn continues its leadership in yet another great opportunity to meet companies, network, and share ideas in a key space," said Paul Gibson, Senior Vice President and Manager of Bridge Bank's East Coast Technology Banking Group. "Bridge Bank is committed to the east coast and to supporting the Green/Clean Tech companies that are based and operate here. Our partnership to support AlwaysOn and all of its east coast conferences is highly valued and a vital component in our outreach efforts."

About Bridge Bank Technology Banking Division

With a growing nationwide web of offices and a correspondent banking network that stretches worldwide, the Bridge Bank Technology Banking Division serves venture and non-venture backed companies from inception to IPO. Bridge Bank's product offerings include growth capital loans, equipment and working capital financing along with a full line of treasury management solutions, 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 Bridge Bank for responsive, personalized service.

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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