Tech Shop in Longmont blazes path for others

LONGMONT — Katie Hedrick doesn’t just want to manufacture electronic components. She also wants to build opportunity.

“Our long-range plan is not to be just another contract manufacturer, but to also use our engineering and manufacturing abilities as a platform to better support the needs of women and minority entrepreneurs, as well as new startups and the tech entrepreneur community as a whole,” said Hedrick, owner of Longmont-based Colorado Tech Shop. “We are in the initial stages of creating some programs and resources aimed at women tech entrepreneurs and under-18 entrepreneur mentorship, as well as being involved with…