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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.

I grew up with my head buried in books. Authors like Dr. Seuss, C.S. Lewis and Shel Silverstein were my guides extolling the merits of curiosity, hard work and goodwill. I can still recall Dr. Seuss’s words in The Lorax, “Unless someone like you cares a whole lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” The meaning of these two short sentences has expanded. The ability to make a difference goes beyond one person. It’s a community striving to be good to their neighbors. We see grocery stores everyday put these ideas into actions.

By: Melaina Lewis, Communications Specialist, Food Marketing Institute I grew up with my head buried in books. Authors like Dr. Seuss, C.S. Lewis and Shel Silverstein were my guides extolling the merits of curiosity, hard work and goodwill. I can still recall Dr. Seuss’s words in The Lorax, “Unless someone like you cares a whole lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” The meaning of these two short sentences has expanded. The ability to make a difference goes beyond one person. It’s a community striving to be good to their neighbors. We see grocery stores everyday put these ideas into actions.    Food retailers carry a legacy of bettering their neighborhoods through various community service initiatives, while still maintaining a traditional role of serving their community. Over the past few years, the Food Marketing Institute has taken great joy in shining lights on retailers and their innovative acts of kindness. The <a href="http://www.fmi.org/about-us/awards-and-community-outreach/fmi-community-outreach-awards">Community Outreach Awards</a> recognizes grocers supporting initiatives in Youth Development Programs, Programs Addressing Food Insecurity, and Neighborhood Health Improvement Programs. See how other grocers have been doing good in their neighborhoods. Here’s a look at our previous winners: <center><a href="http://www.fmi.org/about-us/awards-and-community-outreach/fmi-community-outreach-awards/community-outreach-awards-nominee/russ's-community-harvest-festival">Youth Development Programs</a> </center><center></center> <img src="http://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/b-r-stores-inc-russ's-community-harvest.tmb-large-350-.jpg?sfvrsn=1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="B&R Stores, Inc.: Russ's Community Harvest" title="B&R Stores, Inc.: Russ's Community Harvest" style="vertical-align: middle; margin: 10px;" /> <a href="http://www.fmi.org/about-us/awards-and-community-outreach/fmi-community-outreach-awards/community-outreach-awards-nominee/weis-mystery-tours">Neighborhood Health Improvement Programs</a> <img src="http://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/weis-market-weis-mystery-tours.tmb-large-350-.jpg?sfvrsn=1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="Weis Market: Weis Mystery Tours" title="Weis Market: Weis Mystery Tours" style="vertical-align: middle; margin: 10px;" /> <a href="http://www.fmi.org/about-us/awards-and-community-outreach/fmi-community-outreach-awards/community-outreach-awards-nominee/the-great-pantry-makeover-fighting-hunger-one-pantry-at-a-time">Programs Addressing Food Insecurity</a> <img src="http://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/food-lion-the-great-pantry-makeover.tmb-large-350-.jpg?sfvrsn=1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="Food Lion: The Great Pantry Makeover" title="Food Lion: The Great Pantry Makeover" style="vertical-align: middle; margin: 10px;" /> <a href="http://www.fmi.org/about-us/awards-and-community-outreach/fmi-community-outreach-awards/community-outreach-awards-nominee/improving-our-community">"People's Pick" Social Media Category Winner</a> <img src="http://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/food-city-improving-our-community.tmb-large-350-.jpg?sfvrsn=1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="Food City: Improving our Community" title="Food City: Improving our Community" style="vertical-align: middle; margin: 10px;" /> We’ve extended the nomination deadline to 5 p.m. Eastern on November 9, so you still have time to submit a community service project hosted by your company. For more details and to nominate your program visit: <a href="http://www.fmi.org/CommunityOutreach">www.fmi.org/CommunityOutreach</a>. Join the conversation online with #GrocersDoingGood and thank you for all the good you do. <center> </center>

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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.