The Feel Good Stories of Life

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 truth is that uplifting stories of good deserve more than a 30 second news segment. That’s why FMI developed the Community Outreach Awards, to showcase the good that grocery stores across the country are doing in local communities. From neighborhood improvement programs to youth development and hunger relief programs, the stories of grocery stores contributing to the communities they service are true examples of feel-good stories. In reading through our 14 nominations this year, one thing is clear—the good grocery stores do makes a long-lasting impact on the people in their communities and that is a story to proudly share.

By: Kelli Windsor, Senior Manager, Member and Digital Communications, Food Marketing Institute <img src="http://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/community-outreach-awards-nominees.tmb-large-350-.jpg?sfvrsn=1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="Community Outreach Awards Nominees" title="Community Outreach Awards Nominees" style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;" />There is a reason why nightly news casts end with an upbeat story. After hearing about the trials and tribulations of the day, sometimes you just want to be reminded of something good. The truth is that uplifting stories of good deserve more than a 30 second news segment. That’s why FMI developed the <a href="http://www.fmi.org/about-us/awards-and-community-outreach/fmi-community-outreach-awards">Community Outreach Awards</a>, to showcase the good that grocery stores across the country are doing in local communities. From neighborhood improvement programs to youth development and hunger relief programs, the stories of grocery stores contributing to the communities they service are true examples of feel-good stories. In reading through our 14 nominations this year, one thing is clear—the good grocery stores do makes a long-lasting impact on the people in their communities and that is a story to proudly share. In order to shed light on grocers doing good we’ve added a friendly Facebook contest component to the Community Outreach Awards. All of our 2016 nominations have been published to the <a href="http://woobox.com/9dc3wx">FMI Facebook</a> page and we’re inviting people to vote for their favorite program this week. The program with the most votes by 5:00 pm EST on Friday, November 18 will receive a $1,000 donation to support their community outreach program. So take a few extra minutes out of your day and look over our fabulous nominees to see all the good that grocers do. Then <a href="http://woobox.com/9dc3wx">cast your vote</a> for your favorite story. While the Facebook contest is in full swing, our judges are reviewing all the nominations to make their selections for our other three categories - youth development, food insecurity and neighborhood health improvement programs. FMI will spotlight all our winners by announcing them on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FoodMarketingInstitute">Facebook Live</a> on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 1:00 pm EST. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FoodMarketingInstitute">Tune in to see our winners</a> and be a part of celebrating #GrocersDoingGood.

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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.