Appreciating Grocers Doing Good

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.

The Community Outreach Awards have become one of the most anticipated and fun annual recognitions at FMI. Each year, I find my colleagues and I are inspired by food retailers’ innovative acts of kindness, so much so, that we find ourselves sharing these stories among our friends and families.

By: Melaina Lewis, Manager, Communications, Food Marketing Institute <img src="https://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/homepage-curation-tiles/community-outreach-awards-2018_large.tmb-large-350-.jpg?sfvrsn=89fb7d6e_2" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="Community Outreach Awards 2018" title="Community Outreach Awards 2018_large" style="float: right; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px;" />The <a href="http://www.fmi.org/communityoutreach">Community Outreach Awards</a> have become one of the most anticipated and fun annual recognitions at FMI. Each year, I find my colleagues and I are inspired by food retailers’ innovative acts of kindness, so much so, that we find ourselves sharing these stories among our friends and families. Here are a few reasons why FMI staff appreciate the Community Outreach Awards.  “Grocery stores don’t toot their own horn enough. If I didn’t work at FMI, I wouldn’t know the good grocers do.”– Sue Wilkinson, senior director, research and information service “Our members are pillars of the community and it really shines when a crisis happens. I love knowing that our members are there in times of need when disaster strikes.”– Bianca Ruffin, senior manager, marketing “It’s inspiring to see the good our grocers are doing.”– Sarah Malenich, director, marketing & sales, Safe Quality Food Institute “Every morning on my drive to work I hear a radio segment called “Tell Me Something Good.” FMI’s Community Outreach Awards are just like this segment—it’s a chance to hear about the good things going on in our industry. Yes, our industry is changing, but it’s rewarding to know that at its heart, food retailers are about people helping people.”– Kelli Windsor, director, digital communications  The FMI <a href="http://www.fmi.org/about-us/awards-and-community-outreach/fmi-community-outreach-awards">Community Outreach Awards</a> showcases the stories we don’t hear often enough—the ones that focus on how grocers give back to their communities and are maintaining the food retail tradition of serving their neighbors. We’ve extended the deadline to submit a Grocers Doing Good story to Thursday, June 27 at 5 p.m. EST.  For more information, visit <a href="https://www.FMI.org/CommunityOutreach">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.