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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.

The world of food retail is always changing, so having the tools to make strategic adjustments and adapt requires the right talent, resources and a collaborative spirit.With that in mind FMI has designed four events in one week in one major city to promote thoughtful connections for food retail businesses.

<p>By: Mark Baum,&nbsp;Chief Collaboration Officer &amp; Senior Vice President, Industry Relations, &nbsp;Food Marketing Institute<br /> <br /> You know you need to keep up with what&rsquo;s going on in the food retailing industry, but sometimes it&rsquo;s hard. You have responsibilities that keep you tethered to the office or your stores. However hectic your days may be, have confidence that there are many in<img src="http://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/4-event-footer.jpg?sfvrsn=2928766e_0&amp;MaxWidth=350&amp;MaxHeight=&amp;ScaleUp=false&amp;Quality=High&amp;Method=ResizeFitToAreaArguments&amp;Signature=C78C1510C9AA4264D81F90B72EA0A075" data-method="ResizeFitToAreaArguments" data-customsizemethodproperties="{'MaxWidth':'350','MaxHeight':'','ScaleUp':false,'Quality':'High'}" data-displaymode="Custom" alt="4 Event Footer" title="4 Event Footer" style="float: right; margin: 10px;" /> the food retailing community struggling with the same issues &ndash; there are &nbsp;likeminded individuals out there&nbsp; having the same experience as you and anyone of you could &nbsp;possess a solution to a critical area of the &nbsp;business. </p> <p>The nation&rsquo;s food retailers respond each year to a <a href="http://www.fmi.org/groceryspeaks">survey</a> that ranks their most pressing business concerns; specifically in 2016, the cost of providing healthcare, competition from other food retailers and channels, the regulatory environment, interchange fees, and the job market ranked highest on this &ldquo;Worry Index.&rdquo; Our food retail members responded in this survey that they most often differentiate themselves via customer service, fresh foods and produce and private brand strategies. </p> <p>With that in mind FMI has designed four events in one week in one major city to promote thoughtful connections for food retail businesses on these business imperatives:</p> <ul> <li>From Sunday to Tuesday, June 11-13, the &ldquo;rising stars&rdquo; in your company can participate in the <a href="http://www.fmi.org/futureleaders"><strong>Future Leaders eXperience</strong></a>, a learning-laboratory program that will help them develop and deepen the leadership and management skills that will take your company and their careers to the next level. </li> <li>On Tuesday, June 13, invitees will participate in the <strong>FMI Executive Leadership Forum</strong> with senior-level peers at other retailers &amp; wholesalers to find out the latest on the leading and most critical digital industry trends and leadership strategies.</li> <li>Tuesday and Wednesday, June 13 and 14, you can catch up on the technologies that are now being applied to merchandising, marketing and supply chain issues at the <a href="http://www.fmi.org/pulse"><strong>PULSE: Technology Enabling the Path to Modern Retailing</strong></a> event.</li> <li>Finally, on Wednesday and Thursday, June 14 and 15, &nbsp;join &nbsp;the <strong>FMI Fresh Foods Leadership Council</strong> meeting and then wrap up your trip to Chicago with a complimentary visit to the showfloor of the United Fresh Expo at McCormick Place.</li> </ul> <p>The world of food retail is always changing, so having the tools to make strategic adjustments and adapt requires the right talent, resources and a collaborative spirit. </p> <p>Download the FMI June events flyer <a href="http://www.fmi.org/docs/default-source/events/2017-4-events-flyer.pdf?sfvrsn=2">here</a>.&nbsp;</p>

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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.

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OMEGA Members Receive a 3.4% discount

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