Private Brands Winner in Excellence in Exporting

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.

The President’s “E” Award recognizes companies for “Excellence in Exporting.” During World War II 4,000 “E” Awards were awarded to war plants in recognition of production excellence. As a winner of the “E” award companies receive and were authorized to fly the white and blue “E” pennant which quickly became a badge of patriotism in action.

By: Doug Baker, Vice President, Private Brands, Food Marketing Institute <img src="http://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/e-awards.tmb-small.jpg?sfvrsn=1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="E Awards" title="E Awards" style="float: right; margin: 10px;" /> The President’s “E” Award recognizes companies for “Excellence in Exporting.” During World War II 4,000 “E” Awards were awarded to war plants in recognition of production excellence. As a winner of the “E” award companies receive and were authorized to fly the white and blue “E” pennant which quickly became a badge of patriotism in action. December 5, 1961 President Kennedy by Executive Order revived the World War II “E” symbol of excellence to honor and recognize American companies exporting efforts. <a href="http://www.fremontcompany.net/">The Fremont Company</a>, a 2016 honoree of the President’s “E” award was one of only fifty companies, and the only food manufacturing company to receive this award this year. It was my pleasure to join FMI Private Brand Council members Chris Smith, president and CEO and Mike Hackbarth, vice president of sales and marketing with Fremont to celebrate this honor at a ceremony and luncheon at the United States Commerce Department. It is a true honor for a private label food manufacturing company to collect this recognition and a true testimony to the growing sophistication of private label brands for food retail. You can view Fremont’s “Excellence in Exporting” award winning ketchup at <a href="http://www.fmiconnect.net/">FMI Connect</a> in the <a href="http://www.fmiconnect.net/2016/experience-innovation/expo/zones">Private Brands and Fresh Zone</a> as part of the new product showcase.

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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.