MEI 15th Anniversary
ABOUT US
The Multicultural Entrepreneurial Institute empowers entrepreneurs to build sustainable, high-impact businesses through bilingual training, strategic business consulting, and fractional CFO services. We help founders strengthen their leadership, financial systems, and growth strategies so they can scale with confidence and purpose.
MISSION
The mission of the Multicultural Entrepreneurial Institute (MEI) is to empower entrepreneurs to achieve their business goals through culturally relevant education, bilingual consulting, and hands-on technical assistance. We support founders in digital marketing, business development, and sales, as well as fractional CFO services, including tax strategy, financial analysis, and strategic financial consulting, to help their enterprises grow with discipline, clarity, and confidence.
La misión del Multicultural Entrepreneurial Institute (MEI) es empoderar a los emprendedores para que alcancen sus metas empresariales mediante educación culturalmente relevante, consultoría bilingüe y asistencia técnica práctica. Apoyamos a los fundadores en las áreas de marketing digital, desarrollo de negocios y ventas, y servicios de CFO fraccional , incluyendo estrategia fiscal, análisis financiero y consultoría financiera estratégica— para ayudarles a hacer crecer sus empresas con disciplina, claridad y confianza.
VISION
To foster economic wealth-creation opportunities for all individuals who aspire to achieve their entrepreneurial dreams.
Fomentar la creación de bienestar económico y las oportunidades para todas las personas que aspiran a alcanzar sus sueños empresariales.
VALUES
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Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship — We help founders align passion, purpose, and disciplined planning to build meaningful, sustainable enterprises.
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Cultural Relevance & Inclusion — We serve entrepreneurs with bilingual, culturally grounded programs that honor diverse experiences and identities.
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Integrity & Ethical Leadership — We promote accountability, transparency, and responsible decision-making in business and community life.
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Knowledge & Financial Empowerment — We equip entrepreneurs with practical education, financial literacy, and tools for confident decision-making.
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Discipline & Strategic Planning — We emphasize structure, measurable outcomes, and continuous improvement for long-term growth.
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Social & Human Capital Development — We strengthen networks, leadership capacity, and collaborative ecosystems that support entrepreneurial success.
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Shared Prosperity & Collaboration — We build partnerships that expand opportunity and economic well-being across communities.
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Innovation with Purpose — We embrace technology and creative solutions that advance sustainable and ethical growth.
Services
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Marketing, Branding & Public Engagement
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Entrepreneurial & Financial Training
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Fractional CFO & Tax Strategy
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Bookkeeping, Payroll & QuickBooks Support
About Our President
Dr. Nelson Soler, PhD, MBA, MS, EA, EDFP, is a distinguished entrepreneur, educator, and community leader based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Born in Puerto Rico and raised in poverty, he has devoted his career to expanding access to opportunity through entrepreneurship, education, and economic empowerment.
Dr. Soler is the founder of several mission-driven organizations, including the Multicultural Entrepreneurial Institute (MEI) and the Latino Chamber of Commerce of Southeastern Wisconsin. Under his leadership, these institutions have supported the launch and growth of more than 6,200 enterprises across Wisconsin and have delivered over $2.1 million in loans, grants, and technical assistance to at-risk and underserved businesses.
In higher education, Dr. Soler serves as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, where he teaches courses in entrepreneurship, accounting, nonprofit management, and marketing.
His academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the State University of New York at Buffalo; an MBA and a Master’s in International Business and Marketing from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee; and a PhD in Leadership for the Advancement of Learning and Service from Cardinal Stritch University.
Dr. Soler’s leadership and impact have been recognized with numerous honors, including the U.S. Small Business Administration Award for Wisconsin (2007), Chamber Executive of the Year by the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (2009), and the Community Business Development Award from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (2018). In 2025, he was named a Titan 100, recognizing him as one of the region’s top CEOs and C-level executives.
Through his visionary leadership and steadfast commitment to equity and entrepreneurship, Dr. Nelson Soler continues to serve as a catalyst for positive change — fostering growth, leadership, and economic well-being within the Latino community and beyond.
– Milwaukee County SBE Certification
– City of Milwaukee OSBD Certification
– Quickbooks Payroll ProAdvisor
Join Our Fall 2026 Interest List!
¡Únase a nuestra Lista de Interés para Otoño 2026!
Take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey with programs designed to strengthen leadership, financial discipline, strategic thinking, and business growth. Whether you’re starting a new venture or expanding an existing one, our bilingual, culturally relevant courses provide practical tools and real world insights you can put into action right away.
Dé el siguiente paso en su camino empresarial con programas diseñados para fortalecer el liderazgo, la disciplina financiera, el pensamiento estratégico y el crecimiento de su negocio. Ya sea que esté iniciando un nuevo emprendimiento o impulsando un negocio existente, nuestros cursos bilingües y culturalmente relevantes le brindan herramientas prácticas y conocimientos aplicables desde el primer día.
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