Suzie and Kiwi Johnson, who have played a major role in reinvigorating rural towns Shannon and Woodville, will be the guest speakers at the Hastings City Business Association AGM tonight.
Since 2007 they have developed five retail brands under the Oosh label and recently opened SEW Unlimited, a fashion manufacturing business in Ahuriri.
They have several brands, including Oosh, Oosh La La, Gallery 57, Oosh Hoof and For Frocks Sake.
Hastings City Business Association general manager Sharon Pearce said the presentation would provide incentives towards improving the Heretaunga St East retail block in the city.
"Suzie and Kiwi have first-hand experience and are familiar with the challenges we face in the East. I'm sure their insights will generate ideas for new retail opportunities and concepts.