Launch Day
January 28th – 29th, 2025
Akron Headquarters
Welcome to Sequoia!
This is your single source for accurate, up-to-date information on your upcoming Launch Day and answers to frequently asked questions.
What is Launch Day?
Launch Day is a dynamic onboarding event designed to immerse new Sequoia team members in our unique culture and operations.
It's a 2 day experience where you'll meet key leaders, learn about different departments, and understand how your role fits into the bigger picture. You'll participate in interactive sessions, gain insights into what makes Sequoia special, and build connections with colleagues from various teams.
By the end of Launch Day, you'll feel more confident navigating the organization, have a clearer understanding of our values, and be equipped with the knowledge to excel in your new role.
It's not just an orientation - it's your official welcome to the Sequoia team and the start of your journey with us.
When
Tuesday Afternoon, January 28th – Wednesday, January 29th
Where
Akron Office
Akron, OH 44333
Phone: 330‑375‑9480
STEP 1
Register for Launch Day
by January 17, 2025
STEP 2
Book Your Stay
We encourage our out-of-state team members to stay at the Residence Inn. The firm will cover the cost of your stay. Simply place the reservation on your company card and process it with your Expense Report using the instructions on pages 23-25 in the Team Member Handbook. Please contact your manager with any questions regarding booking a hotel room.
Residence Inn Akron Fairlawn
4080 Embassy Parkway Fairlawn, Ohio 44333
Phone: 330-664-7800
Marriott.com
Non-local team members:
Book your hotel stay
Residence Inn
Amenities
Local Restaurant
Guide
You are responsible for making your own travel arrangements (hotel, flights, uber, etc). You should book as if it were personal travel and expense it to concur. If you do not have a company credit card or do not feel comfortable booking using your personal card, please talk to your manager and use their corporate credit card.
Please refer to the team member handbook (starting on page 23) for guidelines on travel and expenses. Feel free to coordinate with other new hires in your office attending launch day to consolidate Uber/rental cars.
If you are not from a NE Ohio office and need a hotel, we recommend the Residence Inn (Marriott), Akron Fairlawn - 330-664-7800, 4080 Embassy Parkway, Fairlawn, Ohio 44333. Sequoia gets a discount rate and we have our own booking link here: Book your corporate rate for Sequoia Financial Group
Additional hotel options:
- Hilton, Akron/Fairlawn - Fairlawn - 330-867-5000
- Holiday Inn, Akron West - Fairlawn - 330-666-4131
- Hampton Inn (Hilton), Akron - Fairlawn - 330-666-7361
- Courtyard by Marriot, Akron Fairlawn - 330-668-9090
- Fairfield Inn & Suites (Marriott), Akron Fairlawn - 330-665-0641, 208 Springside Dr. Akron, Ohio 44333
- Baymont by Wyndham, Copley Akron - 330-576-5723, 130 Montrose W Ave. Copley, Ohio 44321
- Radisson, Akron Fairlawn - 330-666-9300, 200 Montrose W. Ave. Akron, Ohio 44321
STEP 3
Travel Information
If you live in Ohio, please plan to drive/carpool to Launch Day
Please plan to add the travel to your Concur Expense Report for mileage reimbursement.
Search “Concur Basics” in Trailheads for Instructions on how to use Concur for travel expenses.
If you live in any of our other geographies, you are responsible to book your own flight.
Launch day will start on Tuesday, November 5th at 1:30pm in the Akron office followed by an optional launch day happy hour at 4:00 PM in the Akron Office Cafe.
Launch Day ends at 3:00 pm on November 6th the following day. Please do not plan a flight that will necessitate an early departure.
Transportation
Guidelines
