The Twelve Events of FMI in 2017 Put To Song

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.

It just so happens, that FMI has twelve “gifts” to share this holiday season—our extensive list of education and networking events designed to help food retail professionals at every level of the industry enhance their careers and skill set. So, please forgive us as we endeavor to adapt the traditional tune to outline our conference and signature event offerings.

By: Carol Abel, Vice President of Education, Food Marketing Institute <img src="http://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/12-days-of-christmas.tmb-large-350-.jpg?sfvrsn=1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="12 Days of Christmas" title="12 Days of Christmas" style="float: right; margin: 10px;" /> In 1909, English composer Frederic Austin arranged the now familiar Twelve Days of Christmas song that tells the story of the gifts a true love gives each day between December 25 and January 5 in celebration of the season. From turtle doves to lords-a-leaping, it’s an impressive collection of presents to mark the season of joy. Well, it just so happens, that FMI has twelve “gifts” to share this holiday season—our extensive list of education and networking events designed to help food retail professionals at every level of the industry enhance their careers and skill set. So, please forgive us as we endeavor to adapt the traditional tune to outline our conference and signature event offerings. Feel free to sing along and click on the links to learn more about each event: At the start of the New Year, FMI Events Gave to Me: <a href="http://www.fmi.org/sustainabilitysummit/overview">Twelve Ways to Save the Planet</a> <a href="http://www.gmaonline.org/forms/meeting/Microsite/SupplyChain17">Eleven Supply Chain Solutions </a>  <a href="http://www.fmi.org/midwinter-conference">Ten CEOs-a-Mingling</a> <a href="http://www.fmi.org/forms/meeting/MeetingFormPublic/view?id=442BA4000000A5">Nine Future Leaders Rising</a> <a href="http://www.fmi.org/forms/meeting/Microsite/financeforum,0">Eight Accountants-a-Counting</a> <a href="http://www.sqfi.com/forms/meeting/Microsite/SQFConf-2016">Seven FSMA Wisdoms</a> <a href="https://www.fmi.org/forms/meeting/Microsite/ABC2016">Six Face-to-Face Meetings</a> <a href="http://www.fmi.org/forms/meeting/Microsite/dayinwashington2017">Day In Washington</a> <a href="http://www.fmi.org/forms/meeting/MeetingFormPublic/view?id=443C53000000AD">Four Tech Solutions</a> <a href="http://www.fmi.org/forms/meeting/Microsite/legalconference17">Three Legal Lessons</a> <a href="http://www.fmi.org/forms/meeting/Microsite/ESD2016">Two Energy and Store Development Ideas</a> <a href="http://www.fmi.org/forms/meeting/Microsite/audit-safety-asset-protection">And An Audit, Safety and Asset Protection Jamboree</a> Phew! And for good measure, we have one more event—the <a href="http://www.meatconference.com/">Annual Meat Conference</a> in February coming up right after FMI Midwinter. See all <a href="http://www.fmi.org/events-education/conferences-signature-events">FMI’s conferences and events</a> as well as <a href="http://www.fmi.org/events-education/engagement-opportunities">sponsorship opportunities</a>. <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0" target="_blank">Photo Credit: Xavier Romero-Frias (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 ], via Wikimedia Commons</a>

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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.