A Work of Majesty and Awe

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.

This Labor Day, I am grateful for the thousands of grocery workers who day-in and day-out pay attention to the details of their work, who maintain the discipline of devoted sacrifice and service to their communities, and who overcome fear and fatigue to show up for work because others are depending on them.

By: Leslie G. Sarasin, President and CEO, FMI  <img src="https://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/0o4a2931.tmb-large-350-.jpg?sfvrsn=8e8903dd_1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="Food City" title="Food City" style="float: right; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px;" />Whenever I visit a natural wonder such as the Grand Canyon, the limestone pinnacles of Bryce Canyon National Park or Mammoth Cave National Park in my home-state of Kentucky, I am struck by their magnitude and majesty. But that sense of awe is fueled by my awareness of the steady, consistent work Mother Nature had to perform day-in and day-out over a long stretch of time to create such marvels. Thousands of drops of water relentlessly pooling together over ages produced a force that slowly, steadily carved, cut and crafted the stone into works of magnificent splendor. We are all moved when presented with a majestic outcome, but it takes an imaginative mind to pay equally appreciative attention to the daily discipline of relentless process that makes the grandeur possible.  This Labor Day, I am grateful for the thousands of grocery workers who day-in and day-out pay attention to the details of their work, who maintain the discipline of devoted sacrifice and service to their communities, and who overcome fear and fatigue to show up for work because others are depending on them. The thousands of hours this devoted band of laborers assembled has produced a force steadily cutting through the stone-cold challenges of COVID-19 and has offered our nation a work of majesty. In the face of a pandemic, our industry offered tangible proof that if we keep on keeping on and all pull together, we will get through this. When shoppers were worried about the food supply, our reliable workforce bolstered the fading trust in the resiliency of the supply chain. When confronted with change and uncertainty all around, our steadfast laborers provided their customers with stability and, most importantly, offered their neighbors hope. If you want to see what some of these creators of majesty look like, I invite you to take a look at the <a href="https://www.fmi.org/store-manager-awards">FMI store manager award winners</a>. But mind you, these are but a few of the heroes in the food industry who daily contribute to our nation’s prosperity, and every single day work to feed American families. I am proud to be associated with such loyal and majestic laborers.  <a href="https://www.fmi.org/store-manager-awards/" class="button button--big">2020 Store Manager Awards</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.