Providing Opportunities for Veterans

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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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.

As our recently released economic impact analysis emphasized, the supermarket industry is a major employer for U.S. workers, providing almost 5 million jobs across the country. FMI member companies hire workers of varying ages and backgrounds, including veterans of the armed services as well as active members of the military.

By: Steven Harris, Director, Policy Development and Regulatory Compliance, Food Marketing Institute <img src="https://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/veterans-day.tmb-large-350-.jpg?sfvrsn=447c6e_1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="Veterans Day" title="Veterans Day" style="float: right; margin: 10px;" /> Next year, we will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, which officially ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 when the armistice went into effect between the Allies and Germany. For years, the country celebrated the end of WWI with Armistice Day, and now, for more than sixty years, we mark this occasion by observing Veterans Day to honor all military veterans. The sacrifices and commitments of our military veterans and active service members allow all of us to enjoy freedom from fear and to embrace the rights associated with our democracy. As part of these freedoms, we have economic and cultural rights, including the right to work, and our industry provides extensive opportunities for quality and rewarding careers for all Americans with diverse sets of skill sets and educational backgrounds. As our recently released <a href="http://fmi.org/grocersimpact">economic impact analysis</a> emphasized, the supermarket industry is a major employer for U.S. workers, providing almost 5 million jobs across the country. FMI member companies hire workers of varying ages and backgrounds, including veterans of the armed services as well as active members of the military. The food retail industry provides rewarding career opportunities for members of the military and their families, including flexible scheduling and programs for those actively serving that must take military leaves of absences, and our members regularly participate in military-focused job fairs. Grocery stores have a significant presence in so many communities around the country, and they actively strive to give back to their customers, their workers, and to all of those who have served or are actively protecting our country. While we highlight the sacrifices and selflessness of our veterans on days like Veterans Day, our appreciation extends past these holidays and is replayed each and every day.

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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.