When it was announced that IKEA was coming to Fishers, I was just as excited an anyone.  I doubt my family will buy any IKEA furniture, but look forward to sampling their Swedish Meatballs.

I was, and am, excited because IKEA is very picky about where their stores are located.  It had been known for some time that IKEA was scouting the central Indiana area for a new location.

When my community, Fishers, was selected, that said something about the city I have called home for more than 25 years. We must be doing something right.

When the ground breaking ceremony was held, once again it was a big day for Fishers. One thing I can say for sure about IKEA – they know how to host a big event in a first-class manner.

The construction has been moving along at a steady pace.  First, the first blue material that is the IKEA trademark was visible outside the building.  Area media made a big deal about that and I can understand.  It was the first visible clue that IKEA is on the way soon.

But, speaking just for myself, I think we have gone a bit too far.  Several media outlets in the Indianapolis area made a big splash Tuesday when the letters IKEA were first placed outside the building.

Was there some worry that some another company’s name would adorn that building?  Was the building’s color IBM blue and corporate bigwigs just forgot to tell us?

So, we can now all rest at ease.  The letters on the building under construction south of 116th Street near I-69 is, in fact, IKEA.  The letters are there to prove it.

Excuse me if my Fishers local-centric blog does not give you an update on every little IKEA construction development.  That being said, I am looking forward to IKEA opening here in Fishers.  That opening day will be news.