17Aug2011

Memorial Service for ECRM Founder Bowlus is Aug. 22

A celebration of life will be held Aug. 22 in Cleveland for Charles C. Bowlus, the late founder and CEO of Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing. Bowlus, 64, died Aug. 10 of complications following surgery.

The event will be from 4 to 9 p.m. at Cleveland Browns Stadium in the City View Club Lounge. A block of rooms has been reserved at the DoubleTree by Hilton Cleveland Downtown. Call 216-241-5100 to reserve a room and be sure to identify yourself as a member of ECRM in order to receive the special rate of $99 per night.

There will be complimentary valet parking at the Cleveland Clinic/Southeast Gate. Attendees are asked to “dress as Charlie would.” In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to one of the following charities: Women for Women, ASPCA or Feeding America. More information is available at www.ecrm.marketgate.com.