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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.

FMI plays an important role on behalf of the industry to educate lawmakers and policymakers about the impact of certain policies on the operations of your business. We also develop compliance tools and alerts for you and your team, but your company must also play an active role in providing first-hand examples and stories regarding the challenges you face as well as helping us prioritize our work on issues.

By: Steven Harris, Director, Policy Development and Regulatory Compliance, Food Marketing Institute <img src="http://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/capitol-building.tmb-large-350-.jpg?sfvrsn=1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="Capitol Building" title="Capitol Building" style="float: right; margin: 10px;" /> Issues related to government relations and public policy are often misunderstood and misclassified, especially when it comes to running a business. Regardless of your view of the role of government, understanding legislative and regulatory affairs should be an integral part of your business operations to ensure that your company is compliant and can remain competitive. FMI plays an important role on behalf of the industry to educate lawmakers and policymakers about the impact of certain policies on the operations of your business. We also develop compliance tools and alerts for you and your team, but your company must also play an active role in providing first-hand examples and stories regarding the challenges you face as well as helping us prioritize our work on issues. We recently hosted our annual <a href="http://www.fmi.org/forms/meeting/Microsite/dayinwashington2016">Day in Washington</a> fly-in on Capitol Hill, which brought almost 250 grocers to our nation’s capital and provided a chance for them to meet with their lawmakers in Congress. We understand that not everyone can make the trip to Washington while running a business, but it is still critical that you keep up to date on the legislative and regulatory actions that could impact your business. Does complying with FDA’s menu labeling regulation keep you up at night? Are you committed to food safety, but you’re overwhelmed by the complexity of the implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act? Having trouble remembering all of the Affordable Care Act deadlines and recordkeeping requirements? FMI can help you feel more comfortable with understanding the requirements and details of the many new laws and regulations that touch the supermarket industry in one way or another. FMI publishes a weekly “GR Report” newsletter for its members to provide a summary of the past week’s policy actions unique to the supermarket industry. <a href="http://www.fmi.org/users_only/mailinglist/MailingListFormPublic/subscriptions">Sign-up</a> now to start receiving FMI’s weekly GR Report newsletter and <a href="http://www.fmi.org/government-affairs/newsletters">visit our webpage</a> to learn about our policy related publications including our state report and more. While you’re at it, follow <a href="https://twitter.com/FMI_GR">@FMI_GR</a> on Twitter. Not an FMI member yet? Please contact <a href="mailto:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.">FMI’s membership department</a> to learn more about becoming a member and its benefits.

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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.