The Poetry of Public Policy

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.

who frontpage

member frontpage

Join a Community that Champions, Connects, and Elevates!

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.

Love or hate my rhyme, it is still critical that you keep up to date on the legislative and regulatory actions that could impact your business. Sign-up now to start receiving FMI’s weekly GR Report newsletter and visit our webpage to learn about our policy related publications including our state report and more. While you’re at it, follow @FMI_GR on Twitter.

By: Steven Harris, Director, Policy Development and Regulatory Compliance, Food Marketing Institute <img src="http://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/feather-pen.tmb-large-350-.jpg?sfvrsn=1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="feather pen" title="feather pen" style="float: right; margin: 10px;" /> We work with lawmakers of all political views, On issues affecting your stores, your thousands of SKUs. From menu labeling under FDA, To DOL, regulating overtime pay. Food safety is a critical issue industry-wide, With new FSMA rules, FMI will be your guide. On preventive controls and the foods you import, Produce safety and ensuring safe transport. The labeling of products containing GMOs, Has been a hot button issue more appropriate for prose. There is also health care, the Affordable Care Act, Defining “full-time” and the industry impact. Understanding these issues, complying with them all, Is a full-time career, a feat not at all small. FMI’s GR team has decades of know-how, context and insight, But we rely on our members to help with this good fight. Your stories and impact, there’s nothing to compare, To explain new policies, to outline if fair. But we choose to overlook the rhetoric, even if shrewd, To help you serve safe and affordable food. Sign-Up for FMI’s GR Report Love or hate my rhyme, it is still critical that you keep up to date on the legislative and regulatory actions that could impact your business.  <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/gr-newsletters-sign-up">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.

Read full article on FMI

Menus

Some of the main menus of the template are now set via the template parameters saving you having to set up menu modules for each menu. From this section you can choose what menus you would like connected with these pre assigned menu areas of the template.

Copyright Information

Enter the copyright information that will appear in the footer area of your template.

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.