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Press Releases/News

March 18, 2008
BRIDGE BUSINESS BANCORP OBTAINS SBA LENDING AUTHORITY AND IS APPROVED BY THE SBA AS A SMALL BUSINESS LENDING COMPANY
Bridge Business Bancorp ("BBB"), an operating division of Bridge Finance Group, obtained SBA approval for the transfer of SBA lending authority to BBB from a large US Money Center Bank on February 26, 2008.

BRIDGE FINANCE GROUP ADDS CHRISTOPHER R. SOUPAL AS DIRECTOR IN CHICAGO HEADQUARTERS OFFICE
Bridge Finance Group announced the appointment of Christopher R. Soupal as Director in their Chicago headquarters office.

November 6, 2007
BRIDGE FINANCE GROUP COMPLETES RECAPITALIZATION
Chicago based Bridge Finance Group today announced it completed a capital raise in excess of $260 million of equity and debt for growth and expansion of its existing lines of business, as well as provide funds for prospective acquisitions.

September 11, 2007
BRIDGE FINANCE GROUP ADDS RYAN DEWITTE AS DIRECTOR IN CHICAGO HEADQUARTERS OFFICE
Bridge Finance Group announced the appointment of Ryan DeWitte as Director in their Chicago headquarters office.

June 26, 2007
BRIDGE FINANCE GROUP ACQUIRES OAK STREET FUNDING - ACQUISITION ADDS SPECIALTY FINANCE PLATFORM TO COMPLEMENT EXISTING COMMERCIAL LENDING BUSINESS
Bridge Finance Group today announced the acquisition of Oak Street Funding, in a transaction valued at approximately $75 million.

OCTOBER 17, 2006
BRIDGE FINANCE GROUP ADDS STEVE NARSUTIS AS MANAGING DIRECTOR IN CHICAGO HEADQUARTERS OFFICE
Bridge Finance Group is pleased to announce Steve Narsutis has joined as Managing Director in their Chicago headquarters.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2006
BRIDGE FINANCE GROUP INVESTS IN RIDGESTONE BANK
Bridge Finance Group announced the closing of an investment in RAC, INC. WISCONSIN, the parent company of Ridgestone Financial Services, Inc. a Wisconsin Bank, collectively referred “the Bank”.

JUNE 8, 2006
BRIDGE FINANCE GROUP ADDS PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR TO CHICAGO OFFICE
Bridge Finance Group announced the appointment of Andy Hall to Director, Portfolio Management in the company's Chicago office. Most recently, Hall was a Relationship Manager with Chase Business Credit.

APRIL 13, 2006
BRIDGE HEALTHCARE FINANCE ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF ITS SERVICES TO BROADER MARKETS AND NAME CHANGE
Just less than 2 years after its launch, Bridge Healthcare Finance is expanding its services to additional markets beyond its current healthcare base. A name change to Bridge Finance Group will reinforce the company’s ability to serve these other markets.

Bridge Finance Group was formed with a single goal in mind – to help businesses grow the right way. Because we accomplish our goal only when you accomplish yours, our focus is on addressing your needs in a way that provide you with peace of mind.

Of course, many companies claim to be customer centered. So what makes us different?

Bridge Finance Group believes strongly in actively contributing to its community. Through Bridge Charities, we participate in activities that both raise funds and promote awareness for organizations.