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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.

When management is committed to creating a food safety culture, recalls and market withdraws are reduced, efficiencies are increased, and costs are lowered. As food safety professionals, we can take advantage of training and conferences/industry meetings that provide solutions to food safety problems.

By: Sarah Malenich, Director, Marketing & Sales, Safe Quality Food Institute<br /> <br /> <p><img src="https://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/45680295271_74705a3a02_c.tmb-large-350-.jpg?sfvrsn=8710536e_1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="SQFConference" title="SQFConference" style="float: right; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px;" />The food supply chain has become more complex from advances in technology, pressures from a “prosumer” world, and new risks and regulations for food and beverages. With growing challenges and a heightened focus on the food supply chain, it behooves food businesses to emphasize the importance of propagating a culture of food safety.</p> <p>When management is committed to creating a food safety culture, recalls and market withdraws are reduced, efficiencies are increased, and costs are lowered. As food safety professionals, we can take advantage of training and conferences/industry meetings that provide solutions to food safety problems. </p> <p>At the upcoming 2019 <a href="https://www.sqfi.com/2019-conference/">SQF Conference</a>, we will address critical issues in food safety. Here are three key sessions on the agenda:</p> <h4><strong></strong><strong>Fake Food: Combating the Scourge of Food Fraud and Adulteration</strong></h4> <p>From “honey laundering” to melamine in baby formula and horse meat in beef products, it is estimated that food fraud and adulteration costs the global economy more than $49 billion a year. Incidents of food and beverage mislabeling and fraud, particularly in high value food commodities are on the rise, damaging public trust in the integrity of the food chain and impacting the competitiveness and resilience of food businesses. Gain insights from experts in this area on recent examples of food fraud and learn how food fraud can be predicted and mitigated. <a href="https://www.sqfi.com/2019-conference/program/">Learn More</a></p> <h4><strong>Forced Labor and the Impact on Supply Chains: What Retailers and Manufacturers Need to Know </strong></h4> <p>According to the International Labor Organization (ILO), 25 million people around the world are trapped in forced labor, a significant percentage of which are associated with manufacturing supply chains. In this eye-opening and compelling keynote, you’ll get an overview of this troubling issue, hear strategies being implemented to address it and learn about food retail and food manufacturer liability and reputation risks. This session will offer proactive monitoring and auditing approaches that will help ensure compliance with the <a href="https://www.sqfi.com/what-is-the-sqf-program/ethical-sourcing/">SQF Ethical Sourcing Code</a> and demonstrate how companies can play a pivotal role in responsible sourcing. <a href="https://www.sqfi.com/2019-conference/program/">Learn More</a></p> <h4><strong>Cannabis Edibles: Understanding the Risks and Regulations</strong></h4> <p>In April 2019, the FDA moved one step closer to developing regulations for foods and beverages infused with CBD, the non-hallucinogenic compound in cannabis. Regulations are already in place in Canada and the Caribbean and cannabis-derived products will soon become mainstream. Understanding both the regulations and risks of cannabis as a dietary supplement or food ingredient will be essential for current and future certified SQF sites. In this illuminating discussion, a panel of industry experts in cannabis regulations and product/ingredient manufacturing will provide their learnings to date and answer questions from the audience. <a href="https://www.sqfi.com/2019-conference/program/">Learn More</a> <br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.sqfi.com/2019-conference/" class="button button--big">More Information on the SQF Conference</a></p>

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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.