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While the term "accredited investing" may sound rather vague, becoming an accredited investor within the investment community can lead to many profitable opportunities. It can open doors to large returns from high risk ventures that are successful. It also continues to foster the state's spirit of entrepreneurship by providing capital to start up companies that are not ready for larger venture firm investments. And, accredited investing can expose investors to deals they otherwise wouldn't have been privy to.

