Photo Friday: FMI at NRF Protect 2018

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.

FMI was pleased to partner with the National Retail Federation to bring food retailers to NRF PROTECT 2018 this week. Here’s a collection of photos from the event.

By Chad Ross, Manager, Industry Relations, Food Marketing Institute FMI was pleased to partner with the National Retail Federation to bring food retailers to <a href="https://nrfprotect.nrf.com/">NRF PROTECT 2018</a> this week. Here’s a collection of photos from the event. <img src="https://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/nrf-protect-opening-session.jpg?sfvrsn=dcfc456e_2&MaxWidth=400&MaxHeight=&ScaleUp=false&Quality=High&Method=ResizeFitToAreaArguments&Signature=D63A650805C7CBAA53EC8E0CE16F87FC" data-method="ResizeFitToAreaArguments" data-customsizemethodproperties="{'MaxWidth':'400','MaxHeight':'','ScaleUp':false,'Quality':'High'}" data-displaymode="Custom" alt="NRF Protect Opening Session" title="NRF Protect Opening Session" style="vertical-align: middle; margin: 10px;" /> Bob Moraca, vice president of loss prevention at NRF and Doug Baker, vice president for industry relations at FMI both kicked off the opening main stage session. <img src="https://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/nrf-protect-panel-discussion.jpg?sfvrsn=ddfc456e_2&MaxWidth=400&MaxHeight=&ScaleUp=false&Quality=High&Method=ResizeFitToAreaArguments&Signature=745F3DEA974DB27870E86FD8D82163A9" data-method="ResizeFitToAreaArguments" data-customsizemethodproperties="{'MaxWidth':'400','MaxHeight':'','ScaleUp':false,'Quality':'High'}" data-displaymode="Custom" alt="NRF Protect Panel Discussion" title="NRF Protect Panel Discussion" style="vertical-align: middle; margin: 10px;" /> Deborah Ferguson the anchor of NBC 5 today moderated a panel with Mike Krell, vice president of operations at the Houston Division The Kroger Company; Joe Matthews, vice president of loss prevention at Academy Sports + Outdoors; Jim “Mack” McIngvale, philanthropist and owner of Gallery Furniture; and B.J. Powers, vice president at The Home Depot. They discussed how they came together to help the community during the storms of 2017. <img src="https://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/fmi-lounge-at-nrf-protect-1.jpg?sfvrsn=d0fc456e_2&MaxWidth=400&MaxHeight=&ScaleUp=false&Quality=High&Method=ResizeFitToAreaArguments&Signature=62874B6C9E3A1DA0C5B3AB1CA8DEEA28" data-method="ResizeFitToAreaArguments" data-customsizemethodproperties="{'MaxWidth':'400','MaxHeight':'','ScaleUp':false,'Quality':'High'}" data-displaymode="Custom" alt="FMI Lounge at NRF Protect 1" title="FMI Lounge at NRF Protect 1" style="vertical-align: middle; margin: 10px;" /> FMI hosted eight 20 minute presentations on the exhibit floor in our FMI Lounge. The presentations were educational in nature, and allowed for an open dialogue between exhibitors and conference attendees. <img src="https://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/fmi-lounge-at-nrf-protect-22656220324aa67249237ff0000c12749.jpg?sfvrsn=defc456e_2&MaxWidth=400&MaxHeight=&ScaleUp=false&Quality=High&Method=ResizeFitToAreaArguments&Signature=AF22301665E18DF757FA3DDE3D3980BA" data-method="ResizeFitToAreaArguments" data-customsizemethodproperties="{'MaxWidth':'400','MaxHeight':'','ScaleUp':false,'Quality':'High'}" data-displaymode="Custom" alt="FMI Lounge at NRF Protect 2" title="FMI Lounge at NRF Protect 2" style="vertical-align: middle; margin: 10px;" /> Doug Baker, vice president of industry relations for FMI giving an interview to the Dallas Morning News. <img src="https://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/nrf-protect-breakfast-with-rod-wheeler.jpg?sfvrsn=cffc456e_2&MaxWidth=400&MaxHeight=&ScaleUp=false&Quality=High&Method=ResizeFitToAreaArguments&Signature=2005403B617D59401656C4BB9FD64333" data-method="ResizeFitToAreaArguments" data-customsizemethodproperties="{'MaxWidth':'400','MaxHeight':'','ScaleUp':false,'Quality':'High'}" data-displaymode="Custom" alt="NRF Protect Breakfast with Rod Wheeler" title="NRF Protect Breakfast with Rod Wheeler" style="vertical-align: middle; margin: 10px;" /> Rod Wheeler, founder and CEO of the <a href="http://www.myfooddefense.com/" style="text-align: left;">Global Food Defense Institute</a>, presented to a sold out breakfast. After serving several years as a street hardened, tough homicide detective on the streets of Southeast Washington DC, Rod Wheeler made a transition to the private sector. His focus is on terrorism and homeland security. Wheeler discussed shifts from our thinking about terrorism, workplace violence, racial and sexual diversity and more.

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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.