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Promoting and Advancing Petroleum Marketing, Retail Grocery, and Convenience Stores in West Virginia

Driving Local Business and Community Growth Across West Virginia

Our Purpose and Commitment

OMEGA is a West Virginia-based organization dedicated to supporting and advancing the business interests of the state’s petroleum marketing, retail grocery, and convenience store industries.

As a network of over 225 locally owned businesses, OMEGA actively promotes cooperation, advocates for favorable legislation, and provides education and resources to its members. With over 50,000 employees, OMEGA members significantly contribute to the state’s economy, generating more than 10% of all state taxes and supporting local communities through scholarships, charitable donations, and civic involvement.

OMEGA is committed to fostering industry growth while serving West Virginians with essential services like fuel, food, and convenience.

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Your Essential Connection in West Virginia

OMEGA offers three types of membership: Convenience Store Members, Petroleum Marketer Members, and Grocer Members, all of which play a vital role in providing fuel, food, and essentials across West Virginia. As a liaison with state and national agencies, OMEGA works closely with organizations like NACS, PMAA, FMI, and the N.G.A. to advocate on behalf of its members.

We keep members informed through newsletters, legislative updates, an online resource hub, and educational seminars. Additional member benefits include access to the Encova Workers’ Compensation Discount Program and participation in our annual Trade Expo and fundraising efforts for children’s charities. OMEGA is here to support, advocate, and enhance the success of our industry members.

Let’s test your food and industry knowledge. If you answer correctly, then you could probably compete against our inaugural LEAD Trivia Tournament champions, who were crowned at our FMI Executive Midwinter Conference.

<div> <div> <p paraid="1918923517" paraeid="{51ac4996-3da8-4076-b179-0b3b12c8ba8d}{72}">By: Tori Anderson Agee, Manager, Political Affairs, FMI  <br /> <br /> <img src="https://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/default-album/bowtiepasta.tmb-large-350-.jpg?sfvrsn=c370e9bf_1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="Bowtiepasta" title="Bowtiepasta" style="float: right; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px;" />Let’s test your food and industry knowledge: </p> </div> <div> <p paraid="275724061" paraeid="{20c51a3c-8581-4283-bf85-49f722929733}{237}" style="margin-left: 40px;">1. What type of pasta is commonly known as bow-tie pasta or butterfly pasta?<br /> <br /> 2. Which fictional character is credited with increasing spinach consumption in the U.S. by a third?<br /> <br /> 3. What is the best-selling flavor of ice cream in the U.S.? </p> </div> <div> <p paraid="1875217731" paraeid="{aad2f3cf-8c7f-4232-bb3a-17be1fa2b548}{64}">Did you answer 1) Farfalle, 2) Popeye, 3) Vanilla? If yes, then you could probably compete against our inaugural LEAD Trivia Tournament champions, who were crowned at our FMI Executive Midwinter Conference. The contest consisted of three rounds of trivia –music, pictures, and general knowledge. </p> </div> </div> <div> <h5>What is LEAD? </h5> </div> <div> <p paraid="1634883006" paraeid="{804757b2-9f01-44aa-be2e-0e8e661bf923}{248}">You may be asking what is LEAD? FMI LEAD: Leadership, Education, Advocacy, Development Fund provides a critical component to FMI’s government relations activity.  LEAD resources allow FMI to accomplish goals in the public policy arena collectively that would likely not be possible through the work of a single entity. FMI LEAD does not support candidates running for office and is permitted to accept corporate or personal contributions of any amount.   </p> </div> <div> <p paraid="2075052302" paraeid="{cec6c3ad-33d3-4431-a360-cb09c1687f63}{13}">LEAD resources are used to develop, lead and join coalitions to achieve public policy goals; initiate legal actions or develop compliance resources unanticipated in our budget cycle; develop materials, advertising or websites to advance or defeat an issue; and develop and fund research that can be used in issue advocacy.   </p> </div> <div> <p paraid="1564147991" paraeid="{a907c1d3-47ea-44b2-aa47-d3df34ff2777}{66}">With the help of LEAD, FMI has been able to join several coalitions such as American Benefits Council, National WIC Association, and the Coalition for Workplace Safety. We’ve also been able to run legislative ads on Capitol Hill, provide analysis from industry experts, and put together video updates on issues and fly-ins.   </p> </div> <div> <p paraid="916981948" paraeid="{b4ef3d54-9c68-4ed7-a1cc-09459b2dd879}{244}">On behalf of LEAD, I’d like to extend a special thank you to our “genius” level sponsors – Giant Eagle, Bimbo Bakeries USA, and Coborn’s, Inc. And a thank you to our partners Anheuser- Busch Companies and Hallmark Cards, Inc. for supplying great prizes. LEAD is a vital component in the effort to ensuring the food industry’s voice in Washington is heard. <br /> <br /> </p> </div> <a href="https://www.fmi.org/government-affairs/political-programs/fmi-lead" class="button">More Information on LEAD</a>

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Supporting West Virginia Communities

OMEGA members play a vital role in West Virginia, supporting communities through substantial tax contributions and a wide-reaching presence across the state. With over 55% of the population living in border counties, our members are dedicated to serving both local and regional needs. Beyond business, we’re proud to give back, having contributed over $3.1 million to children’s charities since 2003, reflecting our commitment to making a positive difference.