SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - December 16, 2010) - Bridge Capital Holdings (
"We are very pleased to be working with Bridge Bank," said Jim Levitt, Chairman of Coast Radio Company. "They listened to our needs and responded with a credit facility that is both creative and provides the increased flexibility and liquidity we were looking for. We found Bridge to be a bank where you get a chance to know everyone and an opportunity to build relationships with the key players." Levitt adds, "With Bridge it also mattered who was standing behind the loan and I think that gave them the confidence to go the extra mile."
"We consider Coast Radio to be one of our marquee accounts and we are thrilled to be a part of Coast's continued success," said Sarah Norris, Vice President, Corporate Banking Group at Bridge Bank.
Coast Radio Company is owned by San Jose natives Jim and John Levitt. Jim and John are brothers and second generation broadcasters. Coast Radio Company owns and operates three radio stations, 95.3 KUIC and 101.7 KKIQ, and 92.1 KKDV, in the Far East Bay market. Consistent with the Levitts' background and past success in radio, the key differentiating component to Coast's on air product is a family oriented format that is designed to reach adult listeners with adult contemporary music, and a heavy focus on local information relevant to the lives of individuals in the Far East Bay.
About Coast Radio Company, Inc.
Coast Radio was established in 1998 and is headquartered in Vacaville, CA. Coast Radio has three FM stations licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to the Far East bay market. Each station's programming goal is designed to super serve the local communities reached. For more information, visit Coast Radio's stations on the web at www.kkiq.com, www.kuic.com and www.kkdv.com.
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, middle-market, and emerging technology businesses. 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.
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