The Supply Chain of the Future

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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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.

Are you helping mold the supply chain of the future? Are you an expert in the food industry supply chain? Do you have a new technology or innovation to share that can help both suppliers and retailers enhance their supply chain? Then the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) have an opportunity for you.

By: Daniel Triot, Senior Director, Trading Partner Alliance, Food Marketing Institute and Grocery Manufacturers Association <img src="http://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/default-album/supply-chain-delivery.tmb-large-350-.jpg?sfvrsn=1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="Supply Chain Delivery" title="Supply Chain Delivery" style="float: right; margin: 10px;" /> The retail industry supply chain is constantly evolving. New technologies allow us to improve the efficiencies of our supply chains and do a better job of bringing food and consumer products to the customer. At the same time, enhanced collaboration between suppliers and retailers greatly contributes to improving business practices for all trading partners involved and deliver those benefits to the consumer. Are you helping mold the supply chain of the future? Are you an expert in the retail industry supply chain? Are you an expert in the food industry supply chain? Do you have a new technology or innovation to share that can help both suppliers and retailers enhance their supply chain? Then the <a href="http://www.fm.org/">Food Marketing Institute (FMI)</a> and the <a href="http://www.gmaonline.org/">Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA)</a> have an opportunity for you. These two groups partner to create the Trading Partner Alliance (TPA), a joint industry relationship group that focuses on shared retailer-manufacturer supply chain efficiency issues, information technology and the adoption of environmentally-friendly business practices. A TPA initiative, the <a href="http://www.gmaonline.org/forms/meeting/Microsite/SupplyChain17,0?utm_source=FMI%20eblast%206-2&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=supply17">2017 Supply Chain Conference</a>, focuses on transformational technologies that are enabling productivity and require new processes, and is looking for presenters. Topics of interest to our attendees include: <ul> <li>Omnichannel strategy to meet the consumer needs beyond the shelf;</li> <li>Supply chain optimization to provide products to the consumer where and when they expect them at the best cost possible;</li> <li>On-shelf availability;</li> <li>Distribution, transportation and warehousing;</li> <li>Product life cycle from product and packaging innovation to unsaleables, reverse logistics, code dating, food waste and hazardous waste;</li> <li>Fresh food from farm to table and its supply chain challenges and opportunities;</li> <li>Regulatory and compliance topics; and</li> <li>Supply chain talent strategy to attract and retain the best the industry can offer. </li> </ul> From April 30 through May 2, 2017 we expect over 500 food retailers, manufacturers and solution providers to convene in San Diego for the <a href="http://tr.subscribermail.com/cc.cfm?sendto=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Egmaonline%2Eorg%2Fforms%2Fmeeting%2FMicrosite%2FSupplyChain17%2C0%3Futm%5Fsource%3DFMI%2520eblast%25206%2D2%26utm%5Fmedium%3Demail%26utm%5Fcampaign%3Dsupply17&tempid=d1c632a182e24b3eaffcf1a8d1df0917&mailid=7ade317fa592439f8db1f1a8d1df0917" target="_blank">2017 Supply Chain Conference</a> and enjoy idea-stimulating educational sessions, interactive exhibits with the latest technology and relationship-building networking opportunities. As we build our program, we’re looking for supply chain experts to share your expertise and experience at our 2017 Supply Chain Conference. Attendees expect practical, take-home guidance to help them: <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li>Formulate, implement and incorporate supply chain, transportation & distribution solutions; </li> <li>Reduce waste in the supply chain; and </li> <li>Engage with trading partners and consumers in new and innovative ways.</li> </ul> Submit your proposals through the <a href="https://www.conferenceabstracts.com/cfp2/login.asp?EventKey=DFOKZTCO">online portal</a> no later than June 24, 2016.

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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.