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Special Report - Real Estate & Construction - August 16, 2012
Industry veterans start construction escrow service
Startup intended to make sure subcontractors get paid in timely fashion

By Jessica Valencia
Of the Journal of Business

Two North Idaho women have launched a construction escrow service that they believe is unique to the Inland Northwest and that they hope will cut down on cases of subcontractors and suppliers not getting paid for the services they provide.

The co-founders, Crystal Wren, marketing and development manager, and Priscilla Routson, managing member, started C&P Construction Escrow LLC several months ago, and they say they haven't landed any work yet, but are negotiating with several pros...


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