05/28/2026
☕📚 CBA Graduate Spotlight: Mark “Anthony” Brumfield, The Bridge: Coffee & Bookstore ✨
The Bridge: Coffee & Bookstore is more than a coffee shop and bookstore it is a space intentionally created for connection, conversation, and community. Founded by Mark “Anthony” Brumfield and his wife, The Bridge was inspired by the growing need for authentic in person connection outside of virtual spaces. Currently operating as a pop up while working toward a future brick and mortar location, The Bridge offers coffee, new and used books, and rentable community space where creators, readers, entrepreneurs, and coffee lovers can gather and be their authentic selves. Rooted in relationship building and local support, the vision behind The Bridge is simple but powerful helping people feel connected instead of separated.
During his time in the Community Business Academy, Anthony gained a stronger understanding of financial management, taxes, and the realities of running a business with employees. More importantly, the experience gave him greater confidence as an entrepreneur and helped sharpen the vision for what The Bridge can become. We are excited to continue cheering him on as he moves into the next phase of opening his business and creating spaces where community can truly thrive.
Be sure to connect and support the journey of The Bridge: Coffee & Bookstore as this vision continues to grow. 🧡🖤
