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Here at the NMB, we have much to accomplish, with projects covering a great variety of topics. In order to spread the workload and responsibility between the Board Members, we have developed a system of committees focused on 4 key areas. This system allows us to work efficiently in smaller groups, and allows the Board Members to specialize and become very familiar with specific program areas.

Meanwhile, we use a variety of communication tools, such as Board Meetings and a monthly written report from the Executive Director to keep the entire Board up to speed with the efforts and accomplishments of the individual committees.

Industry Relations Committee

This group of Board Members is focused on how we communicate with the entire mango industry. The Industry Relations Committee oversees the nominations process, the industry section of mango.org and the Mango Connection industry newsletter. This committee is responsible for the industry outreach program, in which NMB staff and Board Members hold meetings in areas where industry members are concentrated - both in the U.S. and abroad. The goal of these meetings is to explain how the NMB works, present the programs and hear feedback directly from industry members. The Industry Relations Committee meets regularly to provide input and guidance to the NMB staff members responsible for carrying out these programs.

Marketing Committee

The NMB Marketing Committee is responsible for how we communicate with the world outside the mango industry. Check out the retail marketing, foodservice marketing, consumer PR and trade media sections to see detailed descriptions of these programs and learn about some of our results. The Marketing Committee meets regularly to provide input and guidance to the NMB staff members responsible for carrying out these programs.

Research Committee

Responsibility for oversight of all of our research projects falls to the NMB Research Committee. Our research programs cover a wide range of topics from nutrition analysis and consumer research to crop forecasting and quality standards research. Check out the research section for an overview of these and other research projects that are included in the program. The Research Committee meets regularly to provide input and guidance to the NMB staff members responsible for carrying out these programs.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee carries a slightly different role from the others. This committee is not responsible for any particular program area. They serve as an advisor and provide oversight to the Executive Director. This committee consists of the NMB officers, the past NMB chairman and the chairpersons of the Marketing, Research and Industry Relations committees.