Weatherhead’s Michael Goldberg says Westlake's planned IKEA puts Northeast Ohio on the map

More than mattresses and meatballs: What does Northeast Ohio's first IKEA mean for the economy?

ideastream: Michael Goldberg, professor at Weatherhead School of Management and associate vice president of the Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship, said IKEA's decision to open in Westlake signals Northeast Ohio's economic strength and growing appeal for business. He said the retailer "puts you on the map," attracting shoppers seeking the IKEA experience—not just furniture—and even joked that Clevelanders will soon discover its world-famous meatballs.