Photo Friday: FMI At the AWG Innovation Showcase

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.

While exploring innovation and game-changing products, services and solutions showcased at the AWG Innovation Showcase, FMI staff took time to do some local store tours and catch up with some FMI members. Here are some photos from our time in Kansas at the AWG Innovation Showcase.

Dagmar Farr, chief member relations officer and senior vice president for membership and education and Lucas Darnell, director of member relations and advocacy for Eastern U.S. attended the <a href="https://awgshowcase.com/">AWG Innovation Showcase</a> in Overland Park, Kansas, this week. While exploring innovation and game-changing products, services and solutions showcased at the event, Farr and Darnell took time to do some local store tours and catch up with some FMI members. What’s more, FMI President and CEO, Leslie Sarasin took part in a panel on the "Innovation Imperative" moderated by Kevin Coupe from Morning News Beat. Here are some photos: <img src="https://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/visiting-hen-house-store-during-awg-innovation-showcase-with-scott-bayne.jpg?sfvrsn=4d7b4a6e_2&MaxWidth=700&MaxHeight=&ScaleUp=false&Quality=High&Method=ResizeFitToAreaArguments&Signature=5094B76A28FA73C87F7DEB26F4DA34FE" data-method="ResizeFitToAreaArguments" data-customsizemethodproperties="{'MaxWidth':'700','MaxHeight':'','ScaleUp':false,'Quality':'High'}" data-displaymode="Custom" alt="Visiting Hen House Store during AWG Innovation Showcase with Scott Bayne" title="Visiting Hen House Store during AWG Innovation Showcase with Scott Bayne" style="vertical-align: middle; margin: 10px;" /> Store tour of <a href="http://www.henhouse.com/" style="text-align: left;">Hen House Markets</a> in Kansas with Scott Bayne, vice president of sales and marketing for <a href="http://www.henhouse.com/" style="text-align: left;">Ball's Price Chopper/Hen House Markets</a>. <img src="https://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/fmi-board-member---nick-graham-assists-at-fmi-information-booth-at-awg-innovation-showcase.jpg?sfvrsn=447b4a6e_2&MaxWidth=700&MaxHeight=&ScaleUp=false&Quality=High&Method=ResizeFitToAreaArguments&Signature=BFC4553EA2AF54559FFCE3E975CECABA" data-method="ResizeFitToAreaArguments" data-customsizemethodproperties="{'MaxWidth':'700','MaxHeight':'','ScaleUp':false,'Quality':'High'}" data-displaymode="Custom" alt="FMI Board Member - Nick Graham assists at FMI Information booth at AWG innovation Showcase" title="FMI Board Member - Nick Graham assists at FMI Information booth at AWG innovation Showcase" style="vertical-align: middle; margin: 10px;" /> Nick Graham, owner of Heartland Markets and FMI Board Member, assists at FMI’s Information booth at AWG innovation Showcase. <img src="https://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/lgs-speaking-at-awg.jpg?sfvrsn=4c7b4a6e_2&MaxWidth=700&MaxHeight=&ScaleUp=false&Quality=High&Method=ResizeFitToAreaArguments&Signature=E32FEEB4479C9BA9DE4536F707A11F0C" data-method="ResizeFitToAreaArguments" data-customsizemethodproperties="{'MaxWidth':'700','MaxHeight':'','ScaleUp':false,'Quality':'High'}" data-displaymode="Custom" alt="LGS speaking at AWG" title="LGS speaking at AWG" style="vertical-align: middle; margin: 10px;" /> Leslie Sarasin, president and CEO of FMI, took part in a C-suite panel moderated by Kevin Coupe addressing the "Innovation Imperative.” <img src="https://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/dave-crocci-at-awg.jpg?sfvrsn=457b4a6e_2&MaxWidth=700&MaxHeight=&ScaleUp=false&Quality=High&Method=ResizeFitToAreaArguments&Signature=4CA0C0DB20CCA368EA87A749394C6FDD" data-method="ResizeFitToAreaArguments" data-customsizemethodproperties="{'MaxWidth':'700','MaxHeight':'','ScaleUp':false,'Quality':'High'}" data-displaymode="Custom" alt="Dave Crocci at AWG" title="Dave Crocci at AWG" style="vertical-align: middle; margin: 10px;" /> Dave Croci, director of leadership development with <a href="https://www.rootinc.com/" target="_blank">Root Inc.</a>, talks to AWG Innovation Showcase attendees about FMI’s <a href="https://www.fmi.org/events-education/certificates-and-development">Future Leaders program</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.