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Without the kind generosity of our sponsors, WordCamp Minneapolis \/ St. Paul would not exist. Please visit the virtual rooms<\/a> for these sponsors while you are attending camp and say hello to them.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n<\/p>\n\n\t The WPEngine WordPress Digital Experience Platform<\/a> gives companies of all sizes the agility, performance, intelligence, and integrations they need to drive their business forward faster. WP Engine\u2019s combination of tech innovation and an award-winning team of WordPress experts are trusted by over 100,000 companies across 150 countries to provide counsel and support, helping brands create world-class digital experiences.<\/p>\n Giveaway: https:\/\/hs.wpengine.com\/wp-engine-wcmsp-giveaway<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t WooCommerce is the most customizable eCommerce platform to build exactly the store you want. 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