As more independent booksellers around the country and in Washington diversify their businesses to offer in-store cafes, e-books to book-printing machines, Levy thinks his approach is probably what has kept Bridge Street Bookstore, 2814 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, opened since June 27, 1980, even when a Goliath competitor, Barnes and Nobles, moved not too far away on M Street.

Todd Cofer is this week’s Meet a Local Entrepreneur.

Chuck Harney, who co-owns Bike Rack DC with Wayne Lerch, is featured in this weekend’s “Meet a Local Entrepreneur” series.

Anura Desai of Desai Health and Wellness went from being an international development professional to a health and wellness coach.

Pleasant Pops’ Brian Sykora and Roger Horowitz are the first entrepreneurs to be interviewed in the “Meet Local Entrepreneurs” weekend series.