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Bridge Bank Increases Existing Credit Facility to $16.0 Million to The Brix Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries Pana-Pacific and American Wireless

San Jose, CA - August 5, 2010 - Bridge Capital Holdings (NASDAQ: BBNK), whose subsidiary is Bridge Bank, National Association, a full-service professional business bank headquartered in Silicon Valley, announced today that it has modified the loan agreement with The Brix Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries Pana-Pacific Corporation and Brix Exclusive Inc., dba American Wireless, increasing the existing credit facility from $12.0 million to $16.0 million.

The increase to this credit facility will provide the company greater financial flexibility and supports its current growth in both subsidiaries of the company. "Our subsidiary companies are both performing exceptionally well and their growth has provided us with the opportunity to reinvest in our business,” says David Shapiro, CEO and President of The Brix Group. “We are guardedly optimistic on the B2B markets and feel that with our strong financial position we can take advantage of unique opportunities in the market.”

The Brix Group, Inc. is a holding company based in Campbell, California, in the heart of Northern California's Silicon Valley. The company was founded in 1971 and the subsidiary companies hold dominant positions as national distributors and value added integrators in the wireless communications and commercial vehicle industries. Earlier in 2010, the company separated the divisions into separate companies, Pana Pacific Corporation and the Brix Exclusive, Inc., dba American Wireless. Recently, American Wireless created American Wireless Business Solutions to focus entirely on providing B2B solutions to the mobile communications industry."

About American Wireless
American Wireless (AW) is a nationwide distributor of consumer electronics focused primarily on the wireless and satellite communications industries. As both a distributor and a service and reverse logistics provider, our focus is on leveraging our distribution network to expand the market for our clients. In the mobile communications industry AW pioneered the term "Master Agent”. AW is a Master Agent for Sprint and Boost in the consumer and business sectors, providing post-paid and pre-paid wireless equipment and airtime. AW also manages and hosts mobile communications ecommerce sites for Sprint and several other Fortune 500 companies. In the satellite communications sector AW distributes product for DISH satellite and Hughes Network broadband. In 2005, AW established a team to focus on distribution of both retail and bulk PIN airtime for virtually all major mobile service providers.

About Pana Pacific Corporation
Pana Pacific Corporation is based in Fresno, CA and is a leader in value added integration of communication systems to the Commercial Vehicle Industry. For over 37 years the Pana Pacific teams of sales and engineering experts have worked side by side with virtually every major commercial vehicle manufacturer in the country. As more and more information flows through our integrated communication systems, Pana Pacific's customers have come to rely on Pana-Pacific for equipment that provides timely delivery of information critical to the performance of the vehicle. For the thousands of commercial drivers that count on Pana for their in transit entertainment we seek to ensure that the latest technology is always at their fingertips.

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, National Association
Bridge Bank, National Association is Silicon Valley's full-service professional business bank. The Bank is dedicated to meeting the financial needs of small, middle market, and emerging technology businesses. 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 web at www.bridgebank.com.

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