Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce Promotes Austin Corcoran to Talent Attraction and Retention Manager


April 24, 2019 (Chattanooga, Tenn.) – The Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce promotes Austin Corcoran to Talent Attraction and Retention Manager.

Corcoran, a Chamber employee of one year, previously served as Member Services Coordinator, liaising between the Chattanooga Chamber and its 11 area Councils and International Business Council. He supported the Councils’ events, and helped them advance their work on civic projects that benefited businesses, schools and other stakeholders in their geographic footprints.

“Austin has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to providing top notch customer service. He is a passionate go-getter with innovative and creative ideas,” said Molly Blankenship, Vice President, Talent Initiatives, Chattanooga Chamber. “We look forward to seeing what he accomplishes next for our business community.”

In his new role, Corcoran will help manage Chamber talent attraction and retention strategies. He will also work closely with Young Professionals of Chattanooga and ChattaNewbies and support the Health Care Alliance working to build a strong talent pipeline for the local health care industry.

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