Business Continuity Planning in the Digital Age

Promoting and Advancing Petroleum Marketing, Retail Grocery, and Convenience Stores in West Virginia

Driving Local Business and Community Growth Across West Virginia

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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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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.

In a world that’s quickly moving from hard-copy binders to intranet portals, new opportunities and challenges arise for financial officers evaluating their plans.

By: Amanda Saxton, Manager, Education, Food Marketing Institute <img src="https://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/business-continuity-planning.tmb-large-350-.jpg?sfvrsn=c22e476e_1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="Business Continuity Planning" title="Business Continuity Planning" style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;" />Over the past year or so, hurricanes, fires, and cyberattacks have devastated areas across the United States. For many businesses impacted by these unanticipated events, it has prompted a much-needed conversation around the relevancy of business continuity plans. The same goes for the food retail industry, even grocers must ensure their offices continue to operate during a crisis. Chief Financial Officer for the Food Marketing Institute, Sam DiCarlo, explained, “One of the largest challenges in business continuity planning remains how people will communicate when systems are down.” In a world that’s quickly moving from hard-copy binders to intranet portals, new opportunities and challenges arise for financial officers evaluating their plans. Leveraging technology to transfer mission-critical functions to cloud storage or mobile apps enables employees to have one-button-anytime access. “More than ever businesses are vulnerable to cyberattacks and data breaches,” said DiCarlo. “It’s about having agile, effective, and highly responsive business plans in place to respond to a not-if-but-when situation.” How can you prepare for business continuity in the aftermath of disaster? Attend the Financial Executive and Internal Auditors Conference in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida from April 29 - May 1, 2018. Find more information <a href="https://www.fmi.org/financial-executive-and-internal-audit-conference">here</a>.

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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.