Crisis at Your Store Door

Promoting and Advancing Petroleum Marketing, Retail Grocery, and Convenience Stores in 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.

The newly revamped Audit/Safety/Asset Protection (ASAP) Conference, scheduled March 20-22 at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, is the one event this year designed to give those charged with creating company safety plans, store crisis plans and auditing systems the information they need to excel at their jobs in a constantly changing business environment.

By: Doug Baker, Vice President Industry Relations-Private Brands, Technology, Food Marketing Institute <img src="http://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/crisis-at-your-door.tmb-large-350-.jpg?sfvrsn=1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="Crisis At Your Door" title="Crisis At Your Door" style="float: right; margin: 10px;" /> You work in food retailing. You manage your company’s audit and asset protection responsibilities – and you never know what’s going to happen next. For instance, is your company prepared for a situation like the one a <a href="http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Man-With-Assault-Rifle-Arrested-at-Comet-Ping-Pong-in-NW-DC-404634716.html">Washington, D.C., restaurateur faced</a> last year when a man walked into his pizzeria and began shooting, claiming later to be “self-investigating” what eventually turned out to be “fake” news? Do you have a plan in place for a similar situation at one of your company’s stores? The need to assure the safety and security of food retailing employees and customers has never been more important. The newly revamped <a href="http://www.fmi.org/forms/meeting/Microsite/audit-safety-asset-protection">Audit/Safety/Asset Protection (ASAP) Conference</a>, scheduled March 20-22 at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, is the one event this year designed to give those charged with creating company safety plans, store crisis plans and auditing systems the information they need to excel at their jobs in a constantly changing business environment. Over a jam-packed three days, audit, safety and asset protection professionals will dive into highly-focused content relevant to their profession and have the opportunity to network with others just like themselves who face the same challenges they do. <img src="http://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/conference-logos/asap-logo.tmb-small.jpg?sfvrsn=2" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="ASAP logo" title="ASAP logo" style="float: left; margin: 10px;" /> Here are just a few examples of the important topics that will be covered at the <a href="http://www.fmi.org/forms/meeting/Microsite/audit-safety-asset-protection,1">ASAP Conference</a>: Legal and Social Issues Impacting the Workplace: Damon Cavasin of SpartanNash will lead what is sure to be a lively discussion on the breaking issues affecting employers and employees today. Five or 10 years ago, risk management professionals had little to worry about concerning trends like the use of medical marijuana, transgender restrooms and the wide proliferation of weapons. Increasingly, however, these are among the challenges they must address in the workplace. Find out not only what Damon has learned, but what your colleagues at other companies are doing regarding these issues. How to Turn a Crisis Plan Inside Out: Virtually every store or business has a plan it follows in the case of an emergency or a disaster. Most of these crisis management plans deal in the earliest stages with matters “inside the fence line,” within the perimeter of the store. Equally important components to any plan should be the authorities and emergency response agencies “outside the fence lines,” those in the larger community whose cooperation will be vital as an incident unfolds. Attend this session to discover the steps you can take to develop an “inside-out” crisis plan that builds strong – perhaps life-saving - partnerships with public agencies in your community. Opening Keynote – Off Balance on Purpose: Dan Thurmon, an author and peak performance expert, puts these and the other issues you will cover during the ASAP Conference in perspective. Despite the fact we tell ourselves we should lead well-balanced lives, Dan will tell you why that advice doesn’t always work for those responsible for risk management and audit protection. He will tell you how you can experience happiness and accomplish your goals by leading a life that is “off balance on purpose.” Learn more about how the 2017 ASAP Conference will prepare you for the next crisis at your store door at <a href="http://www.fmiasap.com/">www.FMIASAP.com</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.