Shaping Our Policy Priorities for the Year

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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Join a Community that Champions, Connects, and Elevates!

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.

Each year, FMI’s Government Relations department surveys its member companies to understand their policy and legislative priorities and how FMI can enhance our voice for food retail in Washington D.C. With a new presidential Administration and a new Congress, it is especially critical to focus on new opportunities and challenges for each of these issues so that we can have a measurable impact on the legislative and regulatory fronts of food retail.

By: Jennifer Hatcher, Chief Public Policy Officer & Senior Vice President, Government Relations <img src="http://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/fmi-members-on-capitol-hill.tmb-large-350-.jpg?sfvrsn=1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="FMI Members on Capitol Hill" title="FMI Members on Capitol Hill" style="float: right; margin: 10px;" /> Each year, FMI’s Government Relations department surveys its member companies to understand their policy and legislative priorities and how FMI can enhance our voice for food retail in Washington D.C. With a new presidential <a href="http://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2017/01/17/what-can-we-expect-of-a-trump-administration">Administration</a> and a new <a href="http://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2017/01/18/two-weeks-in-a-new-congress-and-new-priorities">Congress</a>, it is especially critical to focus on new opportunities and challenges for each of these issues so that we can have a measurable impact on the legislative and regulatory fronts of food retail. Our <a href="http://www.fmi.org/government-affairs/priority-issues/">priority policy issues</a> for 2017 are: <ul> <li>Tax Reform</li> <li>Fixes to Affordable Care Act /Health Care Reform</li> <li>Swipe Fee Reform/Preservation of Debit Reforms</li> <li>Labor Policy</li> <li>Menu Labeling</li> <li>Food Safety/FSMA</li> <li>Pension Reform</li> <li>Food Assistance: Protect SNAP and WIC</li> </ul> FMI Government Relations is working here in Washington to navigate the political landscape to provide a voice for the food industry and work with Congress, the regulatory agencies, and the FMI membership. Our public policy agenda covers a broad and diverse portfolio of legislative issues to accommodate the variety of business, consumer and workplace circumstances that the grocery industry manages. To keep up on the latest happenings in the nation’s capital, sign up for our <a href="http://www.fmi.org/government-affairs/newsletters">newsletters</a> for timely issue updates and early warnings. We also want to invite you to join our annual <a href="http://www.fmi.org/forms/meeting/Microsite/dayinwashington2017">Day in Washington</a> fly-in, May 2-4, 2017, to share your stories with lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

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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.