named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
2026 Annual Gala
Flagship in-person event in New York City celebrating member achievements and strengthening business networks between Spain and the U.S.
2026 Barometer Presentation
Event presenting the annual outlook on Spanish investment in the United States, offering data-driven insights for member decision-making.
Brand as a Talent Magnet
Webinar series exploring how companies can leverage branding to attract talent in cross-border markets.
Latin America, the United States, and Spain in the Global Economy Forum
Annual forum in New York City bringing together business leaders to discuss trilateral economic relations, investment flows, and market opportunities.
The Energy Transition and Decarbonization Symposium
In-person symposium in Houston focused on clean energy collaboration between Spanish and U.S. companies, particularly in renewable infrastructure and sustainability.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Bilateral Trade and Business Relations 2 activities
- Advocating for U.S.-Spain commercial and travel partnershipsFacilitates high-level engagements between public and private stakeholders, such as airlines and tourism agencies, to promote expanded commercial routes and marketing collaborations between the U.S. and Spain.
- Facilitating U.S.-Spain business trade and market entryProvides personalized market research, detailed market studies, and ongoing evaluation of the U.S. market environment—including competition, distribution options, product specifications, pricing, and potential partners—for Spanish and U.S. companies expanding into each other's markets. Offers post-study services to streamline market entry.
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Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 1 activity
- Hosting forums, events, and symposia for business leadersOrganizes and hosts events including the Latin America, the United States, and Spain in the Global Economy Forum, the Energy Transition and Decarbonization Symposium, annual galas, membership meetings, and webinars to convene business leaders, government officials, and experts.
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Industry Research and Benchmarking 1 activity
- Producing and disseminating market intelligence and publicationsConducts and publishes research including white papers such as "The Goal Effect" on the economic impact of major events, and distributes a monthly e-newsletter and member news to over 15,000 executives.
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Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
- Supporting member business development and networkingProvides platforms for business expansion through networking events, marketing opportunities, customized business directories, and assistance with scheduling and preparing for business meetings, including cultural and legal coaching.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Acting as FDA U.S. agent for Spanish companiesServes as the mandatory U.S. agent for foreign facilities exporting food, medical devices, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals to the U.S., managing registration with the FDA and serving as intermediary for emergency and routine communications.
- Providing business support infrastructure servicesOffers furnished office and desk rentals, meeting room rentals, mail-drop services, and dedicated phone lines with message forwarding to support companies operating in the U.S. market.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.30M
Contributions & grants$374K29%
Program service revenue$587K45%
Investment income$54K4%
Other revenue$284K
expenses
Total expenses$1.10M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$655K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.45M
Cash$1.85M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.39M
Net assets$2.07M
Liquid reserves20.2 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +7.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEMMA CORTIJO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 50 | $257K |
board members · 24
- ALBERTO GONZALEZ LALUEZA — DIRECTOR
- ALBERTO SANCHEZ — DIRECTOR
- ALFONSO ALVAREZ PALLETE — DIRECTOR
- ANTONIO BAENA — DIRECTOR
- BRIAN C DUNNING — DIRECTOR
- CARLA ARIMONT — VICE PRESIDENT
- CARLA FRANGONI — DIRECTOR
- CLAUDIA ARIAS — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL ILUNDAIN — DIRECTOR
- DIEGO CRASNY — DIRECTOR
- FERDINANDO RIGARDO — DIRECTOR
- GABRIEL ALONSO — DIRECTOR
- GEORGE Y GONZALEZ — DIRECTOR
- GUILLERMO EGUIDAZO — DIRECTOR
- GUILLERMO MARTINEZ — DIRECTOR
- IGNACIO ABIA — DIRECTOR
- IVAN TORNOS — DIRECTOR
- JAIME ECHANOVE — DIRECTOR
- JAVIER SEVILLA — DIRECTOR
- JESSICA GASOL — DIRECTOR
- JOHN ALFONSO — TREASURER
- JORGE CASTRILLON — DIRECTOR
- JORGE LOYO — DIRECTOR
- JOSE ANTONIO MORAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Auxadi Partner — Collaborated on the publication and dissemination of a white paper analyzing the economic impact of the 2026 World Cup on Latin American investment in the U.S.
- City of Newark Partner — Engaged in joint events and diplomacy to support new transatlantic air service between Newark and Santiago de Compostela.
- Elecnor Group Government — Spanish parent enterprise providing global expertise to Elecnor USA.
- Facebook Partner — Shares members' news through Facebook profile.
- Food and Drug Administration Government — Acts as intermediary for communications between Spanish companies and the FDA.
- In-Sight Partner — Partnered with Auxadi to develop strategic infographics illustrating the projected economic impact of the 2026 World Cup.
- Instagram Partner — Shares members' news through Instagram profile.
- LinkedIn Partner — Shares members' news through LinkedIn profile.
- Turespaña Partner — Collaborates on promoting Spanish destinations, including Santiago de Compostela and Bilbao, to U.S. travelers.
- Twitter Partner — Shares members' news through Twitter profile.
- United Airlines Partner — Partnership involvement in promoting new flight routes between the U.S. and Spain, including Newark to Santiago de Compostela.
- YouTube Partner — Shares members' news through YouTube profile.
- wpml.org Partner — Website registered on wpml.org as a development site
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Client-Centric Service and Referral Networkmethodology: direct-service_or_partner-referralBy directly delivering services or connecting clients with specialized partners in the U.S. or Spain, we address specific business needs more effectively, because a hybrid service model ensures timely, context-appropriate support tailored to individual client goals.
- Cross-Regional Economic Dialoguemethodology: cross-regional-economic-dialogueBy convening business and policy leaders from the U.S., Spain, and Latin America, we generate strategic insights that inform investment and trade decisions, because shared understanding of regional economic trajectories strengthens bilateral commercial engagement.
- Event and Trade Show Engagement as Market Explorationmethodology: trade-show-engagementBy facilitating participation in trade shows and promotional events, we help businesses explore new markets and build commercial networks, because structured, sector-specific exposure lowers market uncertainty and accelerates partnership formation.
- Market-Entry Facilitation through Research and Customizationmethodology: market-entry-strategyBy providing researched market information, regulatory compliance support, and customized services, we enable Spanish and Latin American companies to successfully enter and scale in the U.S. market, because localized intelligence and tailored infrastructure reduce barriers to cross-border expansion.
- Relationship-Driven Business Expansionmethodology: relationship_building_through_face-to-face_engagementBy combining high-value networking events, in-person meetings, and cultural coaching, we build durable international business relationships that lead to measurable expansion, because trust-based engagement and contextual understanding increase the likelihood of successful trade partnerships.