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Promoting and Advancing Petroleum Marketing, Retail Grocery, and Convenience Stores in 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 is moving its Community Outreach Awards program to be celebrated during the summer months. Community programs running from October 1, 2018 – June 1, 2019 will be considered for the 2019 Community Outreach Awards.

By: David Fikes, Vice President, Communications and Consumer/Community Affairs, Food Marketing Institute <img src="https://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/default-album/default-album/fmi-community-outreach-awards.tmb-large-350-.jpg?sfvrsn=9527b16f_2" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="FMI Community Outreach Awards" title="FMI Community Outreach Awards" style="float: right; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px;" />As cornerstones in their communities throughout America, grocers host food drives, after-school programs, health and well-being initiatives, and other charitable events - all in the spirit of improving their special corner of the world.   The Food Marketing Institute recognizes food retailers as the driving force behind neighborhood support and charitable events through its <a href="https://fmi.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=03b48dc865603bf84c48b205e&id=e442c042a1&e=0da053d357" target="_blank">Community Outreach Awards</a>. These have become one of the most anticipated and fun recognitions at FMI. Traditionally in the fall, food retailers submit their best practice examples of programs designed to educate and mentor youth; impact the overall health or engagement of a community; or bring a meal to those in underserved areas.    Even though fall brings a change of season, it often feels like we’re performing a delicate balancing act between multiple events, including back to school madness. To help relieve a bit of the high demand for consumer outreach and programming that food retailers find themselves navigating during this time, FMI is moving its <a href="https://fmi.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=03b48dc865603bf84c48b205e&id=e4348617f3&e=0da053d357" target="_blank">Community Outreach Awards</a> program to be celebrated during the summer months. Community programs running from October 1, 2018 – June 1, 2019 will be considered for the 2019 Community Outreach Awards. <h4>Share your submissions with us from June 10 – June 21. </h4> Be on the lookout for this earlier-than-usual opportunity to tout the good you do in your neighborhood. To inspire your 2019 nominations, here are a few examples from the 2017 Community Outreach Award Winners: <a href="https://www.fmi.org/get-involved/community-outreach/nominee/view/eating-healthy-with-diabetes">Albertsons Companies: Eating Healthy With Diabetes</a> Eating Healthy With Diabetes is a grocery store tour offered at no cost and led by a locally registered dietitian and an in-store pharmacist. The program is on-track to conduct over 300 tours, with an average tour size of 8-10 individuals. Many Albertsons dietitians partnered with government programs and community groups on the tours. <a href="https://www.fmi.org/get-involved/community-outreach/nominee/view/hy-vee-food-and-beverage-distribution-in-wake-of-2018-tornadoes-">Hy-Vee: Food and Beverage Distribution in Wake of 2018 Tornadoes</a> In response to major tornado damage across several Iowa communities on July 19, 2018, Hy-Vee donated meals, snacks and beverages to impacted residents and emergency workers. From Hy-Vee’s efforts, more than 20,000 individuals benefitted from food assistance and Hy-Vee distributed 111,000 bottles of water across various communities. The total value of donations provided by Hy-Vee equated to approximately $200,000. <a href="https://www.fmi.org/get-involved/community-outreach/nominee/view/apples-for-the-students-">Greer's: Apples for the Students</a> Apples for the Students provides educational supplies (from pencils to printers) to schools at no cost to them. Since its inception by Greer’s, 52 schools that have received free educational equipment. Greer's donated $60,500 towards school supplies/equipment in 2018 alone.  <a href="https://www.fmi.org/get-involved/community-outreach/nominee/view/hospitality-house-culinary-program-">BriarPatch Food Co-op: Hospitality House Culinary Program</a> Hospitality House is a community effort to help homeless Nevada County residents get back on their feet. BriarPatch Food Co-Op offered to fund their culinary job-training dinners by providing farm-fresh ingredients for meals that culinary students create for shelter guests. Students make dinner for the 54 men, women and children staying at the shelter, and they learn to consider costs while planning a balanced, nutritious meal. For more information, please visit <a href="https://fmi.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=03b48dc865603bf84c48b205e&id=a53fbc61e6&e=0da053d357" target="_blank">FMI.org/CommunityOutreach</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.