A council meeting at Town Hall is about to take place. The cold winter breeze brushes across the faces of the many townspeople gathering to express their opinions concerning the Red-Carpet Inn. The Red-Carpet Inn has become an eyesore and a disgrace to the many residents of downtown Toms River. What may appear to be a quiet hotel in the middle of downtown is now home to criminal activity. The amount of times the police have been called to the Red-Carpet Inn is unreasonable and unacceptable for the residents of Toms River. The town council has suggested buying the property from the owner and demolishing the building. This decision has sparked a heated debate on what happens next with the property. Countless current and formerly homeless residents walked up to the mic to share their…
On Monday, February 12, 2018, Apex United Corporation had the pleasure of meeting Kevin “Kayo” Orsino: an entrepreneur, networker, publicist, and marketer for many top entertainers in the music industry. Throughout his career, Kayo’s energy, drive, and passions have propelled him into success creating opportunities even with an unfortunate heart condition standing in his way. His ability to cross market several brands and their products that directly benefit his clients have single-handedly aided his initiatives to become a networking machine. The insight and knowledge we have received will benefit how we think not only as a marketing team but as a business as well. “Facebook is saturated compared to Instagram,” states Kevin, when speaking in comparison to Instagram. “I value time, not money,” he added when detailing how creative videos drive the most traffic on…
It breaks the hearts of many to see Toms River, NJ in such a poverty-stricken state. While there are several factors contributing to the increase of crime and decrease in quality of life in Downtown Toms River, the issues surrounding the infamous Red-Carpet Inn seem to stick out more than others. In October of 2017, the town’s Quality of Life Task Force raided the property and arrested 15 individuals. The task force is made up of a mix of police, fire, and code enforcement officials. The reviews of the establishment are very telling, with the hotel having a 2-star rating on Google. If you’re looking for hotels in Toms River, NJ, it’s likely you’ve seen these horrific reviews. There’s tons of reasons to seek Toms River hotels, especially in the summer considering how beautiful Toms…
