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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

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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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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 has been working with the FDA on the FSMA regulations for years and knows the intricacies of the law and the regulations and how they work together. FMI Connect is the place to be to ask questions and meet the experts who can help.

By: Hilary Thesmar, PhD, RD, Vice President, Food Safety Programs, Food Marketing Institute <img src="http://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/food-safety-zone-2015.tmb-large-350-.jpg?sfvrsn=1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="Food Safety Zone 2015" title="Food Safety Zone 2015" style="float: right; margin: 10px;" /> The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed over five year ago but the most significant regulations are about to go into effect this fall for the majority of the food industry, including manufacturers, processors and any facilities “holding” food including warehouses and distribution centers.  Next spring we will see import regulations go into effect then transportation, produce and many others that follow.  FMI has been working with the FDA on the FSMA regulations for years and knows the intricacies of the law and the regulations and how they work together.  <a href="http://www.fmiconnect.net/">FMI Connect</a> is the place to be to ask questions and meet the experts who can help.  Here is a sample of the solutions at FMI Connect: <ul> <li>Starting with the <a href="http://www.fmi.org/forms/meeting/Microsite/LEGAL2016">Legal Conference</a> on June 19-20 at the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower, FSMA and supplier verification and criminal liability will be topics of discussion.  </li> <li>Bright and early Tuesday morning, June 21, learn about sanitary transportation with “<a href="http://fmi16.mapyourshow.com/7_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?ScheduleID=51">Are You Ready for the New FSMA Sanitary Transportation Mandate</a>” at 8:00 AM CT in S104.  </li> <li>On Wednesday, June 22 at 12:30 PM CT, the session “<a href="http://fmi16.mapyourshow.com/7_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?ScheduleID=77">FSMA: What Every Retailer Should Know</a>,” in the Meet and Learn area on the expo floor, will review the essentials of FSMA for retailers and wholesalers.    </li> <li>Several exhibitors have solutions to help with FSMA compliance including <a href="http://repositrak.com/">ReposiTrak®</a> (Booth #1645) who has both track and trace and document management systems that make business processes easier.  </li> <li>Connect with the <a href="http://www.sqfi.com/">Safe Quality Food Institute</a> (Booth #1645) team to learn more about the benefits of food safety and quality certification.</li> <li>The Food Safety Zone will host the FMI Food Safety team to help answer your food safety questions.</li> </ul> We know how important food safety is to your business.  Look to <a href="http://www.fmiconnect.net/">FMI Connect</a> to provide you with solutions to help you stay up-to-date on all the information you need.

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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.