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San José Initiative Recognizes San Jose Businesses That Drive the Economy  San Jose, CA – April 25, 2006 – San Jose Mayor Ron Gonzales and the City Council will recognize and commend Bridge Bank, the principal subsidiary of Bridge Capital Holdings (NASDAQ: BBNK), which started in May 2001, is NASDAQ-listed, is now the fastest-growing new bank in California, one of the fastest growing banks in the nation, and among the top 5% of its peers of U.S. banks in financial performance. Committed to providing superior banking solutions to the small and mid-sized emerging businesses in every economic sector, Bridge Bank has originated more than $1 billion in loans to Silicon Valley businesses during the last five years and has pioneered a state-of-the-art model of advanced bank technology. Bridge Bank is among the top 10% of Small Business Administration lenders in California, providing an outstanding model for success that benefits the entire community by providing capital that helps local businesses grow. With it’s corporate headquarters in Downtown San Jose, Bridge Bank employs more than 100 people with high-quality wages and benefits and is committed to corporate philanthropy and community involvement. The city’s commendation to Bridge Bank is a part of San José's Business Appreciation Initiative, which is a key component of the city's economic development strategy. This business-retention effort recognizes San José successful companies that are fast growing, international, generate significant sales tax, employ more than 1,000 employees, or publicly traded and based in San José. About the City of San José From its founding in 1777 as California's first city, San Jose has been a leader, driven by its spirit of innovation. Today, San Jose stands as the largest city in Northern California and the Capital of Silicon Valley—the world's leading center of innovation. The city, the 10th largest in the U.S., is committed to remaining a top-ranked place to do business, to work and to live. For more information, visit www.sanjoseca.gov. 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 is listed on The NASDAQ Stock Market under the trading symbol BBNK. Visit Bridge Capital Holdings on the web 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, and emerging technology businesses in the Silicon Valley, Palo Alto, Redwood City, Sacramento, San Ramon-Pleasanton, San Diego, Bakersfield, Fresno, Orange County, and Dallas, TX business communities. Bridge Bank provides its clients with a comprehensive package of business banking solutions delivered through experienced, professional bankers. Visit Bridge Bank on the web at www.bridgebank.com. Forward Looking Statements Certain matters discussed in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and are subject to the safe harbors created by that Act. Forward-looking statements describe future plans, strategies, and expectations, and are based on currently available information, expectations, assumptions, projections, and management's judgment about the Bank, the banking industry and general economic conditions. These forward looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed, suggested or implied by the forward looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: (1) competitive pressures in the banking industry; (2) changes in interest rate environment; (3) general economic conditions, nationally, regionally, and in operating markets; (4) changes in the regulatory environment; (5) changes in business conditions and inflation; (6) changes in securities markets; (7) future credit loss experience; (8) the ability to satisfy requirements related to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and other regulation on internal control; (9) civil disturbances or terrorist threats or acts, or apprehension about the possible future occurrences of acts of this type; and (10) the involvement of the United States in war or other hostilities. The reader should refer to the more complete discussion of such risks in Bridge Capital Holding's annual reports on Forms 10-K and quarterly reports on Forms 10-Q on file with the SEC. |
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