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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.

Behind every Food Marketing Institute (FMI) conference you’ll find a group of dedicated food retail professionals building the programs that will best meet today’s industry needs. Our conference planning committees spend countless hours advising FMI education planners on the most important topics and top experts in their fields and they often shape the best features of our events. The 2016 Asset Protection Conference at the Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson, AZ March 14 – 17, 2016 is no exception.

By: Carol Abel, Vice President of Education, Food Marketing Institute <img src="http://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/thinking-differently.jpg?sfvrsn=0" data-displaymode="Original" alt="Thinking Differently" title="Thinking Differently" style="float: right; margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 10px;" /> Behind every <a href="http://www.fmi.org/events-education/conferences-signature-events">Food Marketing Institute (FMI) conference</a> you’ll find a group of dedicated food retail professionals building the programs that will best meet today’s industry needs. Our conference planning committees spend countless hours advising FMI education planners on the most important topics and top experts in their fields and they often shape the best features of our events. The <a href="http://www.fmi.org/forms/meeting/Microsite/AP2016">2016 Asset Protection Conference</a> at the Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson, AZ March 14 – 17, 2016 is no exception. We have: 40 people, comprising 2 committees, <a href="http://www.fmi.org/members_only/committee/CommitteeForm/view?id=753B4000002D9">Asset Protection</a> and <a href="http://www.fmi.org/members_only/committee/CommitteeForm/view?id=2AF100000004">Risk and Safety</a> that have spent the last 9 months planning an event that will be personally and professionally enriching and address the leadership development, operational shrink, and crisis management needs of the industry through 9 general sessions, 20 breakouts, 6 professional development workshops, and 15 networking events.  Scott Ziter, <a href="http://www.pricechopper.com/">Price Chopper Supermarkets</a>, Michael Limauro, <a href="https://www.weismarkets.com/">Weis Markets</a>, Libby Christman, <a href="https://www.ahold.com/Media/Ahold-USA.htm">Ahold USA</a>, and Rob Peter, <a href="http://www.publix.com/">Publix Super Markets</a> are the chairs and vice chairs of the FMI <a href="http://www.fmi.org/members_only/committee/CommitteeForm/view?id=753B4000002D9">Asset Protection</a> and <a href="http://www.fmi.org/members_only/committee/CommitteeForm/view?id=2AF100000004">Risk and Safety</a> committees. They have been guiding the committees to build a program that will help attendees think differently about themselves and their roles as loss prevention and risk and safety professionals. They are looking forward to serving as hosts and hostess of the only asset protection event designed for those working specifically in the food industry that allows participants to learn directly from colleagues. <a href="http://www.fmi.org/forms/meeting/Microsite/AP2016"><img src="http://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/industry-topics/asset-2016-banner-240x90.jpg?sfvrsn=0" data-displaymode="Original" alt="Asset 2016 Banner 240x90" title="Asset 2016 Banner 240x90" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px;" /></a>All of our Asset Protection and Risk and Safety committee members  can take credit for building a program that, in the estimation of one three-year consecutive attendee, is a can’t miss event stating, “The topics are on point, the presenters and keynote speakers are top notch, the venues each have a different flavor to them, and most importantly the networking opportunities with industry leaders have provided me personally and our company with tremendous insight that has allowed us to grow in the field of asset protection and loss prevention.” Learn more about what our asset protection experts have planned at <a href="http://www.fmiassetprotection.com/">www.FMIAssetProtection.com</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.