The FMI Foundation Presents: Stir It Up!

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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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.

Drum roll please! The FMI Foundation is accenting the FUN in fundraising with our new event Stir It Up!, a lively cooking competition between food industry executives taking place January 29 at the 2017 FMI Midwinter Executive Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona.

By: Sue Borra, Chief Health and Wellness Officer for FMI and Executive Director of the FMI Foundation <img src="http://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/stir-it-up-demo-080.tmb-large-350-.jpg?sfvrsn=1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="Stir It Up" title="Stir It Up Demo 080" style="float: right; margin: 10px;" /> Drum roll please! The <a href="http://www.fmi.org/foundation">FMI Foundation</a> is accenting the FUN in fundraising with our new event <a href="http://www.fmi.org/stir-it-up-home">Stir It Up!</a>, a lively cooking competition between food industry executives taking place January 29 at the <a href="http://www.fmi.org/midwinter-conference">2017 FMI Midwinter Executive Conference</a> in Scottsdale, Arizona.  Retailer and supplier executives will draft all-star “Demo Kitchen Station” teams and compete for the bragging rights of dishing up the best family meal —breakfast, lunch or dinner—with the audience determining the winning menus.  The sought-after grand prize will go to the kitchen team that raises the most money in support of the FMI Foundation’s programs in food safety, nutrition and health.   Stir it Up! has multiple levels of participation from being a starlit Executive Chef Team Leader to simply purchasing a ticket and enjoying a fun evening supporting a great cause. Here are the top five things to know about this exciting new event: <ol> <li>No suit, no tie required! Attire is business casual this year.</li> <li>Currently, <a href="http://www.fmi.org/stiritup">Stir It Up!</a> has four <a href="http://www.fmi.org/stir-it-up-home/sponsorship/executive-chef-level">Executive Chef level sponsors</a> each with their own Demo Kitchen Teams, hosted by Hy-Vee, Inc., Wakefern, Coca Cola, and Pepsico. These Teams will serve small “tasting” sizes dishes so you can vote for your favorite.</li> <li>In addition to the Demo Kitchens, there are many places throughout the <a href="http://www.fmi.org/stir-it-up-home/sponsorship/sample-floor-plan">Palomino Ballroom</a> that you have to explore. Companies will be hosting Meet and Greet tables/areas throughout the room as places to network with their executives hosting each area.  <a href="http://www.fmi.org/stir-it-up-home/sponsorship">See all the Stir It Up! sponsorship options.</a></li> <li>Just want to attend? No problem! <a href="http://www.fmi.org/stir-it-up-home/buy-tickets">Purchase tickets</a> to the event so you don’t miss out on all the action. </li> <li>It’s all for a great cause! The FMI Foundation supports food safety, nutrition and health programs including food safety scholarships and <a href="http://www.fmi.org/family-meals">National Family Meals Month™</a>. Your sponsorship and ticket dollars go to support this important work! </li> </ol> Learn more about Stir It Up! at <a href="http://www.fmi.org/StirItUp">www.fmi.org/StirItUp</a>. I look forward to seeing you all at this exciting new event sure to showcase Family Meals and the culinary side of the food retail industry.

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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.