Plumbing Council of Chicagoland

The Plumbing Council of Chicagoland provides referral services, education, and outreach programs for the Chicagoland area.  The organization has been in existence since 1968 and continues to advance its marketing strategy to inform residents and businesses in Chicago about the benefits of working with a Plumbing Council member contractor.  All member contractors are licensed, bonded and insured.

Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce

The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is a membership organizations comprised of businesses who are located in Chicago and its surrounding suburbs.  The Chamber encourages its members to do business with one another and works to protect the businesses of members at all levels of government.  The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is also a strong advocate of creating an innovative culture to help in the growth and productivity of business in the region.

PCA – Plumbing Contractors Association of Chicago and Cook County

The purpose of the PCA is to “represent our members in Labor Relations and Legislation, assisting our members with education and safety training, and supporting an apprenticeship system that provides for the effective training of apprentices.”  The PCA is the strong education resource of the plumbing industry – empowering their members to be the most effective contractors in the industry.

PHCC – Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association

The PHCC was first founded in 1883 and is “dedicated to the promotion, advancement, education, and training of the industry, for the protection of our environment and the health, safety, and comfort of society.”  The PHCC developed the industry’s first apprenticeship system and is a strong advocate of safe sanitation to state legislatures.  The PHCC is also a promoter of inventions within the plumbing industry.

BBB –Better Business Bureau

The mission of the BBB is “to be the leader in advancing marketplace trust”.  The Better Business Bureau evaluates the credibility of businesses in order to provide transparency of business practices so that consumers are confident in the services of the businesses they hire.  John Baethke & Son Plumbing has been an accredited business of the Better Business Bureau since 2001 and has earned an A+ rating.

Service Roundtable

John Baethke & Son Plumbing is a member of Service Roundtable, which is an organization composed of collaborating contractors who support one another in their efforts to provide quality service to their clients and develop effective communication efforts to their clientele.