Making Food Safety Training Accessible to All

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.

Food safety training and certification has been established as a key activity to reduce the risk of preventable foodborne illness.

By Gwen Lee, Senior Manager, Food Safety Programs, FMI <img src="https://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/photos-for-staff-use/food-safety/20151208-fmi-546r-web.tmb-large-350-.jpg?sfvrsn=a6b69a6f_2" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="20151208-FMI-546r-WEB" title="20151208-FMI-546r-WEB" style="float: right; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px;" />Food safety training and certification has been established as a key activity to reduce the risk of preventable foodborne illness. The food retail industry employs nearly 6 million individuals and provides essential services to safely feed the American people. To help FMI members develop a strong culture of food safety for the entire workforce—from new hires to CEOs—the FMI Food Safety Team has worked with state and local governments to ensure the <a href="https://www.fmi.org/safemark">FMI SafeMark</a> training and certification program can be accessible to all.   Along with offering <a href="https://www.fmi.org/safemark/food-handler-training">free personal hygiene modules</a> to train food handlers, FMI also hosts a catalog of in-person and virtual training and certification opportunities that fits your store’s needs. Below are key resources (in English and Spanish) that can take your business to the next level for employee and consumer food safety education. <ol> <li><a href="https://fmi.learnercommunity.com/ELearning-Catalog?2=page/1/page-size/25">State-specific SafeMark Training Courses</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.fmi.org/safemark/manager-training">General FMI SafeMark Manager Training</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.fmi.org/safemark/food-handler-training">General FMI SafeMark Handler Training</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.prometric.com/test-takers/search/safemark-exam">SafeMark Certified Food Protection Manager Exam</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.prometric.com/ProProctor">Prometric ProProctor Remote Exam Opportunities</a></li> </ol> To learn more about your specific state food safety training and certification requirements, please visit <a></a><a href="https://www.fmi.org/safemark/state-training-requirements">https://www.fmi.org/safemark/state-training-requirements</a> FMI understands that every retailer has different training requirements based on location, size, and other important factors. Through our partnership with Conduent, training can come in an online format customizable to your organizations exact needs. If you would like to learn more about how SafeMark could fit into your organizations food saftey initiative please fill out the form below/ follow this link <a href="https://www.fmi.org/safemark/contact-us">https://www.fmi.org/safemark/contact-us</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.