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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.

Robots are a part of both business and personal lives. Currently, we see robotics primarily in manufacturing in our industry, but what can we look forward to seeing in our offices and grocery stores in the near future? We’re bringing a few of these ideas to FMI Connect this year and plan to keep a close watch on what to expect in the years to come. Here are some technology highlights to be sure to catch.

By: Doug Baker, Vice President Industry Relations-Private Brands, Technology, Food Marketing Institute <img src="http://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/tally-robot.tmb-large-350-.jpg?sfvrsn=1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="Tally Robot" title="Tally Robot" style="float: right; margin: 10px;" /> When you stop and think about it, robots can be found everywhere. We have self-driving cars in development by various auto manufacturers, surgical robots in use for invasive procedures in hospitals, humanoid looking customer service bots in hotels and airports, and the Roomba still making its rounds in peoples’ homes to help keep houses clean. Robots are a part of both business and personal lives. Currently, we see robotics primarily in manufacturing in our industry, but what can we look forward to seeing in our offices and grocery stores in the near future? We’re bringing a few of these ideas to <a href="http://www.fmiconnect.net/">FMI Connect</a> this year and plan to keep a close watch on what to expect in the years to come. Here are some technology highlights to be sure to catch: <ul> <li>Don’t be surprised if that person greeting you on the expo floor is really a hologram. <a href="http://www.holographicgreeter.com/">Holographic Greeter</a> at Booth 2453 will be showcasing holographic greeters for the ultimate futuristic hospitality experience.</li> <li><a href="http://www.simberobotics.com/">Simbe Robotics</a>, the robot company automating the more mundane, repetitive tasks for the retail industry, will be showcasing Tally, the world's first robotic autonomous shelf auditing and analytics solution in the <a href="http://www.fmiconnect.net/2016/discover-trends/technology">Technology Zone</a> at Pod #6 or roaming the FMI Connect Expo floor. Tally can help you combat out-of-stock items, empty shelves and other in-store inconsistencies.</li> <li>The Tech Bar in the <a href="http://www.fmiconnect.net/2016/experience-innovation/expo/zones">Technology Zone</a> will be featuring the latest wearable technologies and let you test drive the newest gadgets shoppers will be bringing into your aisles. Spends some time at the Tech Bar and think about how your grocery store can utilize these technology trends.</li> <li>From artificial intelligence in retail to customer loyalty programs and even digital payment systems, our Tech Bytes in the <a href="http://www.fmiconnect.net/2016/experience-innovation/expo/zones">Technology Zone</a> will arm you with the technology know-how you need to bring your grocery store into the future. Check out the full list of <a href="http://fmi16.mapyourshow.com/7_0/sessions/index.cfm?advsrch-sessiontrack=6&advsrch-session=byte&advsrch=true&advsrch-showresults=true&CFID=36842367&CFTOKEN=40f16efef8ffcd53-4A58D40A-C040-4BD0-D8F3AFB7E8B01E79">Tech Bytes</a> and all the <a href="http://fmi16.mapyourshow.com/7_0/sessions/index.cfm?advsrch-sessiontrack=6&advsrch-session=byte&advsrch=true&advsrch-showresults=true&CFID=36842367&CFTOKEN=40f16efef8ffcd53-4A58D40A-C040-4BD0-D8F3AFB7E8B01E79">Technology education</a> at FMI Connect.</li> </ul> I’ll see you in Chicago for <a href="http://www.fmconnec.net/">FMI Connect</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.