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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.

We look forward to hosting over a hundred grocers next month as part of our annual Day in Washington fly-in. Participants will meet with their lawmakers on Capitol Hill to discuss the many issues that they think about on a regular basis as they run their businesses back in the districts.

By: Steven Harris, Director, Policy Development and Regulatory Compliance  <img src="https://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/washington-dc-aerial-view.tmb-large-350-.jpeg?sfvrsn=b051786e_1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="Washington DC aerial view" title="Washington DC aerial view" style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;" />Even as a life-long native to the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area and a frequent admirer of the U.S. Capitol building on morning runs, I have enough self-awareness to understand that not everyone follows the workings of our government on a daily basis.  I also realize that not everyone is closely familiar with the legislative and regulatory processes nor do they read the Federal Register every morning. We all have our interests, responsibilities and our strengths; variety is one of many aspects that keep life interesting. Bringing the voices of our food retail members to Washington helps provide lawmakers with real feedback and context with regard to what is going on outside of the beltway. FMI’s member companies take great pride in the selling of groceries to the thousands of communities in which they serve across the country. Selling safe, quality and affordable food is both an interest and a responsibility for food retailers, so traveling to Washington may not appear as an important duty for our members, but participation in the policy making process has never been more important. Lawmakers crafting comprehensive legislative packages must hear from their constituents and business leaders about the real impact of certain policy decisions on both the operations of companies and on the <a href="https://www.fmi.org/government-affairs/grocery-industry-economic-impact">economies of each lawmakers’ district</a>. The first-hand examples and stories from our members are invaluable resources and one of our most effective advocacy tools. We look forward to hosting over a hundred grocers next month as part of our annual <a href="https://www.fmi.org/forms/meeting/Microsite/DIW2018">Day in Washington fly-in</a>. Participants will meet with their lawmakers on Capitol Hill to discuss the many issues that they think about on a regular basis as they run their businesses back in the districts. Key issues for this year’s fly-in include the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the program without placing unnecessary burdens on retailers or customers, and educating members of Congress on the future of retail consumer payments. We have a great group of attendees already registered to visit Washington on April 10 and 11, and we encourage you join us to ensure that your voice is heard 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.