Advice from FMI Store Manager Award Winners to Future Nominees

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.

who frontpage

member frontpage

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.

What does it take for a store manager to win FMI’s Store Manager Award? Previous winner, Charlynne Stunder, one of Save on Foods’ store managers in Vancouver, BC Canada shares her advice with rising leaders of the food industry.

By: Jordan Pietrak, Manager, Education, Food Marketing Institute <img src="http://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/charlynne-stunder.tmb-large-350-.jpg?sfvrsn=1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="Charlynne Stunder" title="Charlynne Stunder" style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;" />Oftentimes, we compare store managers to master jugglers. At any point in time, they’re skillfully balancing the day-to-day duties of their job, while meeting the business objectives and goals of their company. That’s why FMI’s <a href="http://www.fmi.org/store-manager-awards/overview">Store Manager Awards</a> highlight the oft-unheralded dedication store managers make to their communities and, more specifically, the store managers who are innovatively contributing to their company’s success as well as the success of the food retail industry.  What does it take for a store manager to win FMI’s Store Manager Award? Previous winner, Charlynne Stunder, one of Save on Foods’ store managers in Vancouver, BC Canada shares her advice with rising leaders of the food industry. “I think this award is important because it showcases the hard work and talent we have in our industry,” said Stunder. “It gives managers a chance to network and connect with each other across different companies and countries.” After winning the Store Manager Award in 2015, Stunder was promoted to serve as a manager in one of Save On Foods top stores,  Stunder said, “For 15 years it was my goal to one day manage this store, and here I am!” For Charlynne, winning a Store Manager Award was more than a personal accomplishment. “Not only was I personally proud to win this award, but I was more proud that I could win it for my team and my company,” explained Stunder. “It was a truly amazing feeling to see my name and company on the ‘big screen’ on stage in Chicago!” Charlynne started in the food industry with her company as a cashier after school.  As the years progressed, Stunder realized she enjoyed working in the fast-paced environment of food retail, and the family atmosphere created by her store’s team and long-term customer base. Her commitment and passion as a store manager did not go unnoticed by her colleagues who nominated her for a Store Manager Award. When she received the call that she was a finalist for the Award in 2015 she was speechless.  She encourages the next round of Store Manager Award nominees to embrace the moment and enjoy every second. Stunder recommends, “Meet as many people as you can and build relationships.  We can all learn from each other. Most of all, just have fun!” Know a grocery store manager making a difference like Charlynne Stunder? Surprise them by <a href="http://www.fmi.org/store-manager-awards/nominations">nominating</a> them for FMI’s Store Manager Awards by March 6! Learn more at <a href="http://www.fmi.org/StoreManagerAwards">www.FMI.org/StoreManagerAwards</a>.

Read full article on FMI

Menus

Some of the main menus of the template are now set via the template parameters saving you having to set up menu modules for each menu. From this section you can choose what menus you would like connected with these pre assigned menu areas of the template.

Copyright Information

Enter the copyright information that will appear in the footer area of your template.

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.