BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
Banks - Local banks provide opportunities for students in various departments such as mortgage; small business loans; marketing.
Brokerage House Research and business development for retail brokers.
Economic Development Corp. - Planning and research for the state designated Economic Development Zone (EDZ).
Galleria - Interns assist with planning and execution of promotional events at this shopping mall. Full credit - available during 10:00 am-6:00 pm time period.
Greater Southern Dutchess Chamber of Commerce - Positions for juniors or seniors in marketing, audio visual aids, membership and in the general office.
Hudson Valley Foodworks - Marketing internship position. Students will promote cooperative food venture to prospective clients.
Poughkeepsie Chamber of Commerce - Assist with newsletter, participate in demographic and other kinds of research. Must be elected for one unit.
Government Affairs Committee - Great chance to work on the relationship between organized area business concerns and the local, state and national elected representatives. Business development and community development go together for this committee.
Prime Capital - Several positions at this full financial agency. Work with an attorney in the compliance division. Some math/economics helpful. Maintain cost, assist with account reviews and perform as a paralegal. In the insurance division, assist the director by preparing licenses, help in renewing policies and maintaining the files.