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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.

Details: Press; June 27, 2013

The governor’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Highways has scheduled nine public meetings in July and August for state residents to speak out about the future of highway funding.

The commission finalized the meeting dates, times and locations during a Wednesday conference call.

The first is scheduled for Thursday, July 11, at the Holiday Inn in Martinsburg. Meetings will also take place in Logan, Huntington, Wheeling, Parkersburg, Fairmont, Princeton, Beckley and Elkins.

Details: Press; June 21, 2013

The West Virginia Oil Marketers & Grocers Association (OMEGA), the trade association representing the state's convenience stores, independent grocers and petroleum marketers, has announced their 2013 college scholarship recipients.

Jan Vineyard, President of OMEGA, said, "As an association representing West Virginians, we are extremely pleased to be in a position to help support our members, employees and their families in furthering their education. Our eight scholarship recipients for 2013 are exceptional in every way, and we wish them the best of luck."

Details: Press; April 14, 2013

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Today, 4,000 West Virginia children receive out-of-home care. In addition, 1,200 children are need to be adopted.

The West Virginia Oil Marketers & Grocers Association (OMEGA) is leading a statewide campaign to raise money for the Children's Home Society of West Virginia to help those children. The campaign will last through Mother's Day on May 12.

Details: Press; January 21, 2013

Nationwide implementation of Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a huge success. It eliminated the costly use of paper coupons, reduced stigma for program participants, and helped lower the rate of trafficking – the illegal sale of benefits for cash – to about a penny on the dollar. Occasional media reports of SNAP EBT use in casinos, on cruise ships, and in other inappropriate places are incorrect. Let’s look at the facts:

Details: Press; December 11, 2012

Notice of Determination of Average Wholesale Price of Motor Fuel for the period of January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013 for purposes of the West Virginia Motor Fuel Excise Tax.

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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.