MONETARY POLICY

Federal Reserve

The Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee meeting continues Wednesday. Economists believe that the Fed, led by chairwoman Janet Yellen, will not raise interest rates after meetings wrap up this week, adding pressure to raise rates in December.

EVENT

Demos, drinks, and discussion

Drinks on Tap, a meetup for the mobile developer community, and MassMobile, a group of Boston-area software developers, are joining forces to host a discussion led by an expert panel on what’s new with mobile development. The event features demos and drinks. Wednesday, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Localytics, 2 Center Plaza, third floor, Boston. Free.

WORKSHOP

User design for apps and websites

Learn the basics of user experience design in this community workshop. Attendees do not need any tech skills to participate, and will collaborate with a team to engage in the design thinking process to answer business questions through user research, design, and testing. Wednesday, 6 to 9 p.m., Startup Institute Boston, 50 Milk St., 18th floor, Boston. Free.

CLASS

Tell better stories

The way people tell stories at work matters, whether it’s while giving presentations, pitching to investors, or leading meetings. Business professionals interested in learning how to tell stories to get what they want are welcome to attend this class. Attendees will walk away knowing how to speak with confidence in the spotlight. Wednesday, 7:30 to 9 p.m., General Assembly Boston, 51 Melcher St., Boston. $45.

DISCUSSION

Lunch and learn

There are two paths every business can take: hiring or outsourcing. Professionals interested in learning which option is best for their businesses are invited to attend a lunch discussion to review the pros and cons of each. Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., NSK Inc., 2 Liberty Square, seventh floor, Boston. Free.