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Vinvision, Inc. Secures $6 Million in Construction and SBA Financing From Bridge Bank

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SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - August 18, 2009) - Bridge Capital Holdings (NASDAQ: BBNK), whose
subsidiary is Bridge Bank, National Association, a full-service business
bank headquartered in Silicon Valley, announced today, it has provided
financing to Vinvision to support their increasing sales volume. Working
with the U.S. SBA and utilizing the 504 Loan Program, Bridge Bank provided
Vinvision with construction financing that then converted into a permanent
term loan.

"Our beautiful new warehouse, located in Castroville, California is a state
of the art, efficient tool for shipping and storing California wines," said
Cindy Kaster, President and Founder of Vinvision, dba Monterey Wine
Company. "The project was completed on time and has garnered much
attention, bringing new customers through the door. We are grateful for the
opportunity to work with Bridge Bank especially during these trying
economic conditions. The representatives at Bridge Bank were very
professional, available and cooperative to work with."

Vinvision is one of California's largest wine distributors. The completion
of their new 77,000 square foot distribution warehouse in Castroville,
California will enable them expanded capacity to operate more efficiently
and expand to serve a greater market in California. The building was
designed with general contractor Ausenio, Inc., whose green initiatives
have won several awards. Vinvision plans to incorporate additional green
features in the future, with the installation of solar panels.

"We are impressed with the success Vinvision has experienced," said Neil
Santiago, Vice President, SBA and Commercial Real Estate Division at Bridge
Bank N.A. "We enjoyed the opportunity to work with their management team
and help them with their expansion plans. Not only did the firm continue
to effectively manage their day to day activity, they were able to bring
the project in on time and under budget, with no disruption to their
customers during the relocation."

Bridge Bank specializes in providing superior service and customized
banking solutions to small and middle-market, and emerging technology
business in Silicon Valley, California and the Nation. The Bank's product
offerings include 24/7 internet-based business cash and treasury
management, online account statement and item imaging, remote deposit
capture, commercial lines of credit, growth capital financing, commercial
real estate financing, international Export-Import financing and foreign
exchange payment services, Small Business Administration 7(a) and 504 loans
as an SBA Preferred Lender Participant-accredited direct lender, and
factoring and asset-based loans through its Bridge Capital Finance Group.

About Vinvision and Monterey Bay Wine Company

Founded in 1980, Monterey Bay Wine Company has been dedicated to offering
hand crafted wines to discerning restaurants and retailers throughout
California. Owned and operated by three women, Cindy Kaster, Susan Burke,
and Sarah Silverman, the company has grown exponentially from an initial
three counties in Northern California to statewide coverage over a time
span of 28 years. Their commitment to quality, of both product and
representation, continues to fuel their growth.

Striving to fulfill their commitment to superior customer service,
Vinvision Trucking opened in 1995. Their state of the art facility, based
on the Central Coast, accommodates wineries and wholesalers throughout
California. Recognizing the need for reliable service, they pride
themselves on prompt, courteous and dependable deliveries.

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.

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 can be identified by the fact that they do not
relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include the
words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "estimate," or
words of similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs such as "will,"
"would," "should," "could," or "may." Forward-looking statements describe
future plans, strategies and expectations. Forward-looking statements are
based on currently available information, expectations, assumptions,
projections, and management's judgment about the Company, the banking
industry and general economic conditions. These forward-looking statements
are not guarantees of future performance, nor should they be relied upon as
representing management's views as of any subsequent date. Future events
are difficult to predict, and the expectations described above are
necessarily subject to risk and uncertainty that may cause actual results
to differ materially and adversely.

Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties and
actual results may differ materially from those presented, either expressed
or implied, in this press release. Factors that might cause such
differences include, but are not limited to: the Company's ability to
successfully execute its business plans and achieve its objectives; changes
in general economic, real estate and financial market conditions, either
nationally or locally in areas in which the Company conducts its
operations; changes in interest rates; new litigation or changes in
existing litigation; future credit loss experience; increased competitive
challenges and expanding product and pricing pressures among financial
institutions; legislation or regulatory changes which adversely affect the
Company's operations or business; loss of key personnel; changes in
accounting policies or procedures as may be required by the Financial
Accounting Standards Board or other regulatory agencies; and the ability to
satisfy requirements related to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and other regulation
on internal control.

The reader should refer to the more complete discussion of such risks in
Bridge Capital Holdings' annual reports on Forms 10-K and quarterly reports
on Forms 10-Q on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The
Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking
statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

 

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