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Voya Honors Somerset, Kentucky, Father-Daughter Teaching Duo with $27,000 for Creative Teaching Idea

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Now in its 27th year, the Voya program has awarded more than $6 million in awards to educators across the United States.

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  • Now in its 27th year, the Voya program has awarded more than $6 million in awards to educators across the United States.
  • In addition to the 50 $2,000 grants to K-12 educators, Voya provides additional awards to the best three ideas.
  • Voya’s Unsung Heroes program and our other education-oriented initiatives recognize and celebrate creative teaching methods and ideas that help students become tomorrow’s leaders.
  • Unsung Heroes is part of Voya Foundation’s signature program, Voya Teacher Voices .

Voya Financial declares common and preferred stock dividends

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), announced today that its board of directors has declared a common stock dividend of $0.40 per share for the fourth quarter of 2023.

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  • Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), announced today that its board of directors has declared a common stock dividend of $0.40 per share for the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • The common stock dividend is payable on Dec. 27, 2023, to shareholders of record as of Nov. 27, 2023.
  • Voya’s board also declared a quarterly dividend of $13.3750 per share on the company’s Series B 5.35% fixed-rate reset non-cumulative preferred stock (the “Series B Preferred Stock”), equivalent to $0.334375 per depositary share, each of which represents a 1/40th ownership interest in a share of Series B Preferred Stock.
  • The fourth-quarter 2023 Series B preferred stock dividend is payable on Dec. 15, 2023, to shareholders of record as of Nov. 27, 2023.

Greenbriar Capital Executes US$40 Million Loan Mandate for Sage Ranch

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Phoenix, Arizona--(Newsfile Corp. - October 24, 2023) - Greenbriar Capital Corp. (TSXV: GRB) (OTC Pink: GEBRF) ("Greenbriar") is pleased to announce that further to its news release of April 6, 2023, the Company on October 20th, 2023 has entered again, into an agreement in principle with Voya Renewable Energy Infrastructure Originator L.P., a private fund vehicle managed by Voya Investment Management ("Voya") in connection with a proposed financing for the Company's Sage Ranch Project in Tehachapi, California (the "Proposed Financing").

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  • Phoenix, Arizona--(Newsfile Corp. - October 24, 2023) - Greenbriar Capital Corp. (TSXV: GRB) (OTC Pink: GEBRF) ("Greenbriar") is pleased to announce that further to its news release of April 6, 2023, the Company on October 20th, 2023 has entered again, into an agreement in principle with Voya Renewable Energy Infrastructure Originator L.P., a private fund vehicle managed by Voya Investment Management ("Voya") in connection with a proposed financing for the Company's Sage Ranch Project in Tehachapi, California (the "Proposed Financing").
  • The Proposed Financing is structured at the project level, as a senior secured credit facility of up to US$40 million.
  • The terms and conditions applicable to the Proposed Financing, including financial terms, representations and warranties, covenants, conditions, events of default and remedies, will be contained in one or more agreements acceptable to Voya, in Voya's sole discretion.
  • Sage Ranch Project: For more information on the Company's Sage Ranch Project, see: https://greenbriarcapitalcorp.ca/projects/sustainable-real-estate/sage-r...

Greenbriar Announces Planning Commission Meeting to Approve the Precise Development Plan for Sage Ranch Will Be Scheduled for November 13, 2023

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Monday, October 23, 2023

The city set a very high bar for exceptional standards and careful analysis to ensure a world class outcome.

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  • The city set a very high bar for exceptional standards and careful analysis to ensure a world class outcome.
  • For Greenbriar shareholders, Sage Ranch will bring in a levelized revenue stream of $80 million per year for 6 years.
  • Greenbriar and Voya have just re-executed the USD $40 Million Sage Ranch funding agreement.
  • Greenbriar uniquely satisfies this problem with comfortably-small and sustainable homes in this highly affordable but classy building platform.

The National Down Syndrome Society and Voya Cares® announce winners of two grants for entrepreneurs with Down syndrome

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

Since 2020, the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) and Voya Cares® have partnered to provide financial support to entrepreneurs with Down syndrome, allowing them to create or expand their businesses.

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  • Since 2020, the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) and Voya Cares® have partnered to provide financial support to entrepreneurs with Down syndrome, allowing them to create or expand their businesses.
  • The NDSS and Voya Cares® Entrepreneur Grant celebrates both Down Syndrome Awareness Month and National Disability Employment Awareness Month and elevates the national conversation about the need for greater employment opportunities for people with Down syndrome and other disabilities.
  • Throughout the four-year partnership, NDSS and Voya Cares® have provided a total of $75,000 to six entrepreneurs.
  • “NDSS is committed to fostering meaningful professional lives for adults with Down syndrome across the country,” said NDSS President & CEO Kandi Pickard.

Working Americans spend more time on social media than selecting workplace benefits, Voya survey finds

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

According to Voya’s research, Gen Z reported even lower engagement in reviewing their benefits information compared to other generations.

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  • According to Voya’s research, Gen Z reported even lower engagement in reviewing their benefits information compared to other generations.
  • This demonstrates that employees do not spend much time reviewing or selecting their health and wellness options during the open enrollment period.
  • Interestingly, this number is highest among Gen Z (60%), compared to millennials (49%), Gen X (53%) and baby boomers (56%).
  • “Top Social Media Statistics And Trends Of 2023,” (Forbes), May 18, 2023.

Voya launches new ‘Advisor Dashboard’ to enhance digital retirement plan onboarding experience

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

With a focus on providing greater support for retirement plan advisors in the emerging and middle market segments, Voya’s Advisor Dashboard will offer greater opportunities for plan advisors to align with clients during the retirement plan implementation process.

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  • With a focus on providing greater support for retirement plan advisors in the emerging and middle market segments, Voya’s Advisor Dashboard will offer greater opportunities for plan advisors to align with clients during the retirement plan implementation process.
  • Most recently, the firm has made significant investments in the onboarding experience , offering new automated and digital tools for streamlined processing.
  • These enhancements also include delivering a more hands-on, consultative approach with improved onboarding touchpoints and ongoing communication from start to finish of a plan implementation.
  • Voya Financial 2022 retirement plan data.

Voya Equity Closed End Fund Declares Distribution

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Monday, October 16, 2023

Voya Investment Management, the asset management business of Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), announced today the monthly distribution on the common shares of one of its closed-end funds.

Key Points: 
  • Voya Investment Management, the asset management business of Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), announced today the monthly distribution on the common shares of one of its closed-end funds.
  • With respect to the Fund, the distribution will be paid on November 15, 2023, to shareholders of record on November 2, 2023.
  • The distribution per share for the Fund is as follows:
    Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund (NYSE: IGD)
    IGD intends to make regular monthly distributions based on the past and projected performance of the Fund.
  • There can be no assurance that a Fund will be able to declare a distribution in each period.

Nearly three years following SECURE Act, Voya remains a leader in pooled plan space

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

First established in 2019 through the SECURE Act, PEPs were first introduced to the market in large part to help close the retirement plan coverage gap.

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  • First established in 2019 through the SECURE Act, PEPs were first introduced to the market in large part to help close the retirement plan coverage gap.
  • “Voya has been supporting multiple employer plans for many years now.
  • Most recently, the firm announced it will be serving as the recordkeeper for the first 403(b) Pooled Employer Plan to market following the SECURE Act 2.0 legislation, which became law at the end of 2022.
  • “While it’s exciting to see the evolution of the broader pooled plan space, at Voya, we feel the market is still young, and there is significant potential for growth,” added Brennan.

Voya Financial again recertified as a “Great Place To Work”

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), announced today that it has been certified as a Great Place To Work® by the independent analysts at Great Place To Work® — the global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures — for the eighth consecutive year.

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  • Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), announced today that it has been certified as a Great Place To Work® by the independent analysts at Great Place To Work® — the global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures — for the eighth consecutive year.
  • This year, 87% of employees at Voya Financial said it is a great place to work, compared to 57% of employees at a typical U.S.-based company.
  • “This recognition emphasizes that our people are what makes Voya a different kind of company — bringing our purpose and vision to life, and building on our unique culture,” said Heather Lavallee, chief executive officer, Voya Financial.
  • Highlights from the survey results include:
    95% of Voya employees feel good about the ways they contribute to the community.