What’s New This Year at the Midwinter Executive Conference?

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.

Are you ready for an FMI Midwinter Executive Conference like you’ve never experienced before? The invitation-only annual event will undergo a transformation this year, making it easier and more convenient for senior-level food retail executives to find the partners they’re looking for, get the vital information they need to grow their businesses and interact with their industry peers. Here’s what’s new in 2017.

By: Carol Abel, Vice President, Education Program Development, Food Marketing Institute <img src="http://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/midwinter-strategic-meeting.tmb-large-350-.jpg?sfvrsn=1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="Midwinter Strategic Meeting" title="Midwinter Strategic Meeting" style="float: right; margin: 10px;" /> Are you ready for an <a href="http://www.fmi.org/midwinter-conference">FMI Midwinter Executive Conference</a> like you’ve never experienced before? The invitation-only annual event will undergo a transformation this year, making it easier and more convenient for senior-level food retail executives to find the partners they’re looking for, get the vital information they need to grow their businesses and interact with their industry peers. Here’s what’s new in 2017: <ul> <li>A shift in time frame – to a Friday-to-Monday format – will allow you to streamline your activities during this conference, all while allowing you more time for vital one-on-one connections with colleagues and potential partners. <a href="http://www.fmi.org/forms/meeting/MeetingRosterPublic/viewRoster?meetingId=4048820000006A&includeUnpaid=1">See who’ll be there</a>! </li> <li>A <a href="http://www.fmi.org/midwinter-conference/program/agenda-at-a-glance">new event schedule</a> means there will be more meeting slots for the popular <a href="http://www.fmi.org/midwinter-conference/strategic-executive-exchanges">Strategic Executive Exchange (SEE)</a>, those valuable strategic conversations that will be so important as you make your plans for the coming year. Even though there will be more meeting slots, <a href="http://www.fmi.org/midwinter-conference/strategic-executive-exchanges">schedule your appointments now</a>. Already more than 100 companies have started setting their appointments, so don’t delay another day! </li> <li><a href="http://www.fmi.org/midwinter-conference/program">12 in-depth education sessions</a> and three <a href="http://www.fmi.org/midwinter-conference/program/keynotes">keynote addresses</a> and executive roundtables where you will quickly get up to speed on: <ul> <li>Which global trends are driving industry change;</li> <li>How consumer food purchasing decisions are made today and why it matters to you;</li> <li>When business model shifts will create profit margin pressures and opportunities; and </li> <li>What you need to know to take advantage of the growth of digital shopping. </li> </ul> </li> <li>Best of all, a new, no-suit, no-tie <a href="http://www.fmi.org/stir-it-up-home">FMI Foundation event – Stir It Up!</a> – an exciting friendly competition in which teams of food industry leaders like yourself will showcase their culinary artistry and create great family meals. Attendees will get a chance to determine who wins the prizes for dishing up the best breakfast, lunch and dinner. </li> </ul> Don’t miss any of the new <a href="http://www.fmi.org/midwinter-conference">FMI Midwinter Executive Conference</a>, January 27-30, in Scottsdale, Arizona!

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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.