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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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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.

Most Americans know that the U.S. Census Bureau conducts a full count of the U.S. population every 10 years, but few know about the business data they publish. On July 24, FMI will host a webinar that will provide an overview of both the demographic and business data available to food retailers that they can use to get that leg up on the competition. The webinar will provide a live demo of Census Business Builder, an easy to use data tool specifically designed for businesses like yours.

By Steve Markenson, Research Director, Food Marketing Institute <img src="https://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/cesnsus-mapping-image.tmb-large-350-.jpg?sfvrsn=3640436e_1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="Census Mapping Image" title="Census Mapping Image" style="float: right; margin: 10px;" /> Of course, you are! Who is not interested in growing and expanding their business?   But in this highly competitive world, how do you get the advantage over your competitors? If you are an FMI member, we help with great research tools like the recently released <a href="https://www.fmi.org/our-research/research-reports/u-s-grocery-shopper-trends">U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends</a> study and the soon to be released <a href="https://www.fmi.org/our-research/research-reports/food-retailing-industry-speaks">Food Retailing Industry Speaks</a> study. We offer <a href="https://www.fmi.org/events-education/webinars">webinars</a> and <a href="https://www.fmi.org/events-education/conferences">conferences</a> to address myriad ongoing and current issues facing food retailers designed to keep you ahead of the competition. We also strive to connect you with partners that can help your business excel. And if you can't find what you're looking for, don't forget that you can <a href="https://www.fmi.org/our-research/ask-a-librarian">Ask A Librarian</a> to tackle any research question.  Thus, on July 24, you will have the opportunity to learn from FMI about a great tool to help you grow and expand your business. Most Americans know that the <a href="https://www.census.gov/">U.S. Census Bureau</a> conducts a full count of the U.S. population every 10 years, but few know about the business data they publish. On July 24, FMI will host a webinar that will provide an overview of both the demographic and business data available to food retailers that they can use to get that leg up on the competition. The webinar will provide a live demo of <a href="https://www.census.gov/data/data-tools/cbb.html">Census Business Builder</a>, an easy to use data tool specifically designed for businesses like yours.      Here’s an example of how the Census Business Builder can be used. I recently meet James, an entrepreneur in Philadelphia. He had opened a small business that was very successful and was looking to expand. But where should his second location be? It was a critical decision that he struggled with. He knew how important location can be in the success of a business, specially a food retailer. He could not afford a fancy consultant to analyze his options and advise him. A friend told him about a new tool from the U.S. Census Bureau called Census Business Builder that could help him with this decision. He used the tool to analyze and evaluate his options. This dynamic tool helped James make a smart decision. And, as they say, the rest is history. If you want to see more about James, <a href="https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/economic-census/information/using-census-bureau-statistics.html">watch his story</a>.    <a href="https://www.fmi.org/forms/meeting/MeetingFormPublic/view?id=509128000001C8">Join us on July 24 at 2PM as Andrew Hait and Charles Brady from the U.S. Census Bureau</a> provide you with this important information and tools that can help you grow your business. <a href="https://www.fmi.org/forms/meeting/MeetingFormPublic/view?id=509128000001C8" class="button-secondary">Register for the Webinar</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.