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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.

Early voting is already underway in many states. The talk of a “blue wave” coming in November dominants many 24-hour news stations. So, what is a “wave” election? Reality is no one can agree on what a “wave” election actually is.

By Julie Schrei, Director, Political Affairs, Food Marketing Institute <img src="https://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/blue-wave.tmb-large-350-.jpg?sfvrsn=a8254e6e_1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="Blue wave" title="Blue wave" style="float: right; margin: 10px;" /> Early voting is already underway in many states. The talk of a “blue wave” coming in November dominants many 24-hour news stations. So, what is a “wave” election? Reality is no one can agree on what a “wave” election actually is. Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report said that wave elections occur when the out-of-power party wins, “significantly more seats than they need to win control.” In the U.S. House of Representatives, that could happen. Given the challenges Democrats face this cycle, that’s extremely unlikely to happen in the U.S. Senate, governor’s mansions and state legislatures. So, is this blue wave coming? There is no doubt a wave is being formed, but the question remains: how will it break? Will it be a breaking wave and collapse on top of itself, leading to only modest Democratic gains? Or will it be a plunging wave and explode when it reaches the beach, dramatically changing the dynamics in Washington and statehouses? Historically, we know that the President’s party loses on average 25 seats during a midterm election. <a href="https://ballotpedia.org/Wave_elections_(1918-2016)">Ballotpedia.com</a> did an in-depth analysis of historical elections and applied their definition of a wave election to the 2018 midterm: <ul> <li>U.S. House- Democrats gain 48 seats</li> <li>U.S. Senate- Democrats gain 7 seats</li> <li>Gubernatorial races- Democrats gain 7 seats</li> <li>State legislative races- Democrats gain 494 seats</li> </ul> The gains the Republicans made in 2016 will be like all waves and eventually recede, being pulled back into the ocean. Visit our <a href="https://fmiaction.mmp2.org/">Voting Resources</a> webpage to find your polling times, locations and details on absentee voting. <a href="https://fmiaction.mmp2.org/" class="button-secondary">Voting Resources</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.