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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 FMI Food Safety Innovation Award is presented annually in conjunction with the International Food Protection Training Institute (IFPTI) to a company or organization for demonstrating a commitment to the advancement of food protection through performance, practice, creation, sustainment, or leadership.

<p>By: Hilary Thesmar, PhD, RD, CFS, Chief Food and Product Safety Officer and Sr. Vice President, Food Safety Programs<br /> <br /> <img src="https://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/fmi-innovation-award.tmb-large-350-.jpg?sfvrsn=69e67f6e_1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="FMI Innovation Award" title="FMI Innovation Award" style="float: right; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px;" />Has your organization developed a food safety innovation? Has your organization implemented a new food safety practice, program, or process? Is your organization&rsquo;s leadership committed to promoting or improving food safety in the food industry? If you answered yes to these questions, then you should consider nominating your organization for the 2017 FMI Food Safety Innovation Award.</p> <p>The FMI Food Safety Innovation Award is presented annually in conjunction with the&nbsp;<a href="https://ifpti.org/">International Food Protection Training Institute (IFPTI)</a> to a company or organization for demonstrating a commitment to the advancement of food protection through performance, practice, creation, sustainment, or leadership.</p> <p>This annual award was created to recognize companies or organizations that have made an innovative contribution or commitment to food safety and to encourage others in the industry, government, and academia to search for creative solutions and implement new practices in continuing to keep our food the safest it can be.</p> <p><strong>What are the nominee qualifications?</strong></p> <ul> <li>Nominees must be a company or organization engaged in food production, packing, manufacturing, distribution, retailing, regulating or conducting supporting activities in the food chain, such as auditing, training, or standards-settings.&nbsp; </li> <li>Nominees must be a company or organization with a demonstrable record of high standards and professional commitment to food safety.</li> <li>Self-nomination is acceptable.</li> <li>Nominee may be considered every year for the same, non-awarded innovation.</li> </ul> <p><strong>How do you make a nomination?</strong></p> <p><em>Submitting a nomination is simple!&nbsp;</em>In 500 words or less, provide information about your organization&rsquo;s food safety innovation which is a new idea; an implemented practice, program, or process; or example of leadership that promotes or improves food safety in the food industry. More specifically, the information should include: </p> <ul> <li>What is the benefit or impact of the innovation? </li> <li>How is the innovation being used or applied?</li> <li>An explanation of the innovation&rsquo;s significance, recognition within the community, or adoption by others.</li> </ul> <p>Information can be submitted by completing the <a href="http://files.constantcontact.com/64e34590101/a85d4897-a896-4df3-b75d-8781d9757304.pdf">nomination form</a>.</p> <p>Nominations should be submitted electronically by <strong>Friday, August 25, 2017</strong> to Hilary Thesmar at <a href="mailto:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.</a>.</p> <p>Nominees will be assessed and scored by an independent peer-review committee that has been formed.&nbsp; The winner will be notified by September 1, 2017 and will be presented the award on September 13, 2017 in conjunction with the <a href="https://ifpti.org/fellowship-program/">IFPTI Fellowship in Food Protection</a> reception at <a href="http://www.jdvhotels.com/hotels/washington-dc/washington-dc-hotels/the-liaison-capitol-hill-dc/">The Liaison Capitol Hill,</a> Washington DC from 5:30-7:30 p.m.</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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