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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.

Details: Press; April 11, 2016

Offers Tips to Parents When Approaching Underage Drinking

This month, Proud Eagle, Inc., West Virginia’s largest Anheuser-Busch distributor, joins with organizations across the nation to recognize April as National Alcohol Awareness Month.

For nearly thirty years, businesses and organizations throughout the country, such as Proud Eagle, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD), and the Center for Alcohol Policy have sponsored and participated in Alcohol Awareness Month to increase public awareness of the problems that alcohol abuse can cause for individuals, their families and their communities.

“Parents play a vital role in providing their kids with an understanding of alcohol and the impacts it could have on their lives,” said Jim Linsenmeyer, chief operating officer and principal manager partner of Proud Eagle, Inc. “Alcohol use by young people is reckless, to both themselves and to society. Parents are faced with a significant challenge, they can either sit back and hope that their kids can make the right decisions or they can take an active role in learning about alcohol and helping their kids do the same.”

Details: Press; April 11, 2016

“Every Child Deserves a Loving Home” Campaign Kickoff to Help Children in Crisis

Charleston, W.Va. (April 11, 2016) – Today, the West Virginia Oil Marketers & Grocers Association (OMEGA) had their their sixth annual “Every Child Deserves a Loving

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Home” campaign kickoff at the West Virginia Governor’s Mansion. The fundraising campaign, benefiting the Children’s Home Society of West Virginia (CHSWV), runs through Mother’s Day, May 8^th.

“Every child deserves a loving home, and there are too many of West Virginia’s children living with crisis in the family,” said Jan Vineyard, President of OMEGA. “This campaign will provide funds to the Children’s Home Society of West Virginia, which has shelters and provides assistance programs in every corner of the state, to help those children and families in critical need.”

There are more than 4,000 West Virginia children in out-of-home care and 1,200 children in need of adoption. All monies raised through this statewide effort go toward the Children’s Home Society’s assistance programs, which include: emergency child shelters, foster care, adoption support, mentoring, early intervention and numerous other family support programs.

Details: Press; February 16, 2016

Charleston, W.Va. (February 17, 2016) – The West Virginia Oil Marketers & Grocers Association (OMEGA), the West Virginia Trucking Association (WVTA) and the West Virginia Wholesalers Association (WVWA) all announced today their political action committees have endorsed Beth Walker for Justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia.

“After careful consideration of the candidates in this race, it was clear to our associations’ members that Beth Walker will be an independent voice for the people and businesses of West Virginia,” said Jan Vineyard, president of OMEGA and WVTA and Executive Director of WVWA. “Beth Walker has the legal experience and judicial philosophy that will allow all parties with a case before our state’s highest court to have a fair shake. We are pleased to provide her our endorsements.”

Details: Press; December 04, 2015

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the FAST Act, the long-term highway funding bill, by a vote of 359-65. The overwhelmingly bipartisan supported bill will bring billions of dollars to West Virginia for greatly needed highway and infrastructure projects. The U.S. Senate will be taking up the bill tomorrow and should be on the President's desk for his signature tomorrow night.

We'd like to thank each member of West Virginia's Congressional delegation for voting in favor of this bill: Rep. Evan Jenkins, Rep. David McKinley and Rep. Alex Mooney.

Below you will find a press release distributed by Congressman Jenkins' office that provides further detail on the bill's passage and also the estimated amount of funding West Virginia will receive from this legislation over the next five years. This is a major win for our industry and our state!

Details: Press; October 01, 2015

The West Virginia Oil Marketers & Grocers Association (OMEGA) announced today the recent leadership elections of their executive board. The elections were held during the organization’s recent board meeting and the selections were effective immediately. Joe DeFazio of DeFazio Oil Company, was selected as the new chairman of the OMEGA.

DeFazio is the owner of DeFazio Oil Company, a petroleum products wholesaler based out of Monogah, W.Va. that was founded in 1955.

“It’s an honor to be selected to the chairmanship of such a hardworking, effective and charitable organization,” said Joe DeFazio, new chairman of OMEGA. “I look forward to assisting the association in their efforts to not only continue the progress we have made for our industry, but also the positive impact we’ve had on the communities in which we operate.”

OMEGA is a trade association that promotes and improves the business interests of those engaged in the petroleum marketing, retail grocery and the convenience store industries within the state.

Jan Vineyard, will continue to serve in the role of president for the association. The new slate of OMEGA executive board officers, who will serve a two year term, include:

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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.