Nico Thomas

Nico Thomas is a Performance Analyst at NIST MEP, working with the Program Evaluation and Economic Research group to help provide tools and information to maximize U.S. manufacturing competitiveness

Mon, 12/16/2019 - 12:02
Manufacturers Identify Top Challenges They Expect to FaceEmployee recruitment and retention is the new front-runner
Wed, 11/09/2022 - 12:03
When Nico asked me if I wanted to collaborate on this year’s challenges blog, my second thought after agreeing to the idea was a scene from the 2007 film Music and Lyrics, which I likely haven’t seen since approximately 2008. Why this popped into…
Preparing for a New Decade of U.S. ManufacturingNIST MEP Survey identifies the top three challenges companies face during the next three years
Mon, 03/16/2020 - 12:02
Each new year brings about a period of reflection, where one can think back on the path that the previous year took us on. 2020 represents an even larger opportunity for reflection as the world enters a new decade. Reflection provides an opportunity…
The MEP National Network Connects With Minority-Owned ManufacturersThese businesses play a big role in U.S. industry but are underrepresented in U.S. manufacturing
Mon, 12/16/2019 - 12:02
Earlier this year, the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), a part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, celebrated its 50th anniversary. The recognition is much deserved for an agency that has worked hard to strengthen minority-owned…