Photo Friday: FMI President and CEO Joins U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Press Conference to Urge Passage of USMCA

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.

The USMCA takes a very good trade agreement and makes it better by bringing it into the 21st century. It maintains and secures the existing supply chain, resulting in continued growth in U.S. food and beverage exports and strengthens our food safety efforts

<img src="https://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/image003780f320324aa67249237ff0000c12749.tmb-large-350-.jpg?sfvrsn=b0a5556e_1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="Sarasin at the Chamber" title="Sarasin at the Chamber" style="float: right; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px;" />For many Americans, it can be hard to quantify the way a trade agreement like NAFTA impacts their daily life. After all, you aren’t handed a receipt at checkout that says, “NAFTA saved you $3.00 today.” That doesn’t mean the effects don’t ripple out and help create a better, more affordable food supply.   President and CEO Leslie Sarasin joined 18 other association leaders of the retail, agriculture, automotive, and services industries to urge the U.S. Congress to pass the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) this fall. <a href="https://www.uschamber.com/event/business-association-leaders-host-usmca-press-conference">The U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosted</a> the joint press conference emphasizing how the Agreement is critical to our economic future, giving certainty to businesses, workers and consumers. Sarasin remarked, “The USMCA takes a very good trade agreement and makes it better by bringing it into the 21st century. It maintains and secures the existing supply chain, resulting in continued growth in U.S. food and beverage exports and strengthens our food safety efforts.” <img src="https://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/ajajbt32.tmb-large-350-.jpeg?sfvrsn=51a5556e_1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="Sarasin on the panel" title="Sarasin on the panel" style="float: left; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-right: 10px;" />“FMI members are now able to offer safe, high quality and affordable fruits and vegetables year-round and not just during the limited U.S. growing seasons.  U.S. grocery shoppers can wander the produce section in January and find groceries that allow them to eat like it’s a June day. This transformation has taken place at the same time as new markets have opened and expanded for U.S. growers; so much so, that the United States food and agriculture economy now supports more than 45 million jobs and $152 billion in exports every year.” You can view the full press conference <a href="https://www.uschamber.com/event/business-association-leaders-host-usmca-press-conference">here</a>.   Share your voice in support of the tri-lateral trade agreement by signing our <a href="https://p2a.co/jleFcUC">letter urging Congress to support USMCA</a>. After you sign on, you can send the letter directly to your Representatives and Senators. Also, during the month of August, if you’re interested in hosting a store tour for your Member of Congress, please reach out to <a href="mailto:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.">us.</a> <center><img src="https://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/8ivh_dqq.tmb-large-350-.jpeg?sfvrsn=72a5556e_1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="Group Photo" title="Group Photo" style="vertical-align: middle; margin: 10px;" /></center>

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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.