Current odds the U.S. Prime Rate will continue at 4.00% after the June 14TH, 2017 FOMC monetary policy meeting: 51.5% (on the fence), with remaining odds -- 48.5% (on the fence) -- that the U.S. Prime Rate will be at least 25 basis points (0.25 percentage point) higher.
Networking events are common practice within professional organizations, which may also link up with other bodies to stage a joint event. Business networking has received a tremendous boost in participation thanks to the burgeoning popularity of business networking sites such as LinkedIn.
Definition. Relatively short session where a small group of attendees, drawn from a large conference or convention, discusses specific subjects or aspects of the broad theme of the main gathering. Also called a breakout meeting.