Changes at 2020 FMI Midwinter Executive Conference

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.

It may seem our 2020 FMI Midwinter Executive Conference is far away, but it’ll be upon us before we know it. At FMI, we continue to address the industry’s most pressing issues and the Midwinter Conference allows us to convene, collaborate and innovate. We received some incredible feedback from our recent event – our most well-attended yet!

<p>By: Carol Abel, Vice President of Education Program Development, Food Marketing Institute<br /> <img src="https://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/midwinter-changes.tmb-large-350-.jpg?sfvrsn=853a576e_1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="midwinter changes" title="midwinter changes" style="float: right; margin: 10px;" /></p> <p>It may seem our <a href="https://www.fmi.org/midwinter-conference">2020 FMI Midwinter Executive Conference</a> is far away, but it’ll be upon us before we know it. At FMI, we continue to address the industry’s most pressing issues and the Midwinter Conference allows us to convene, collaborate and innovate. We received some incredible feedback from our recent event – our most well-attended yet!</p> <p>In response to this wonderful feedback, we’ve made a few adjustments to the schedule to make the best use of time, amplify executive networking and consolidate education content.</p> <p>In 2020, we’ll have expanded networking and meal activities such as:</p> <ul> <li>Friday Meat & CatchUp Picnic;</li> <li>Saturday Soup, Sandwich and Speakers session;</li> <li>Fireside Chats: Increased, informal small group discussions;</li> <li>More <a href="https://www.fmi.org/midwinter-conference/strategic-meetings/fmitech@">FMItech Talks and Exchanges</a>;</li> <li>More time for the <a href="https://www.fmi.org/midwinter-conference/strategic-meetings">Strategic Executive Exchange</a> on Monday; and</li> <li>Independent operators will benefit from an extended meeting and store tours.</li> </ul> <p>Further schedule updates include:</p> <ul> <li>Saturday keynote reduced to 1-hour;</li> <li>FMI Annual Meeting on Sunday morning;</li> <li><a href="https://www.fmi.org/midwinter-conference/events/golf-tournament">Golf</a> and <a href="https://www.fmi.org/stir-it-up-home"><em>Stir It Up!</em></a> remains on Sunday; and</li> <li>Executive Leadership Award celebration at the Board of Directors lunch. </li> </ul> <p>Visit <a href="https://www.fmi.org/midwinter-conference">FMI.org/Midwinter</a> to learn more. </p> <div> <div> <div id="_com_1" language="JavaScript"> <p> </p> </div> </div> </div>

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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.