KANSAS CITY, MO — A minority-owned business in Kansas City, Missouri, hopes that opening a second location amid the coronavirus pandemic will not only boost sales, but help other minorities find success.

The Cherry Company, owned by Thalia Cherry, sells fashion-forward sports clothing catered to women, but also designs for men. The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce last week named the 8-year-old company one of this year's top 10 small businesses.

"We are so honored and privileged to be in a group of some amazing businesses that have gone before us," Thalia said.