DURHAM, NC – The North Carolina CED (formerly the Council for Entrepreneurial Development) has launched a “Start Something” Twitter pitch contest for entrepreneurs. The overall winner will receive an Entrepreneur Gift Pack that includes a 2010 Lenovo ThinkPad Edge notebook computer and more.

CED invites entrepreneurs to share the “something” they are starting with an elevator pitch contest via Twitter. The opportunity gives both new and established business owners a platform to showcase the way their respective organizations are making a difference in the community and changing the game with new ideas, perspectives and innovations.

The Twitter Pitch Contest will run through the month of September. Qualified business pitch entries must be 140 characters or less, or will be disqualified. There are two ways for entrepreneurs to submit their business pitch entry – via Twitter or posting to CED’s blog. If using Twitter, tweet your pitch in 140 characters or less and make sure to include the hashtag #CEDNC. If you don’t have a Twitter account, you can submit your pitch via CED’s blog.

Winners will be announced at CED’s housewarming event held October 28, 2010, at its new headquarters, The American Underground at the American Tobacco Campus.

Though there is no cost to enter the Twitter Pitch Contest, the housewarming event is $15 per person which includes two free drinks and light appetizers. The cost will be the same for members and non-members and will include music, guided tours of the American Tobacco Campus, and additional games and raffles to win prizes.

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