Mr. Howard Li is the founder, Chairman & CEO of Waitex International Co., Ltd. / Prime Time International, Inc. and Fortune USA, Inc., which began operations in 1981 in New York City. Mr. Li also is the founder and sole owner of a conglomerate of multinational companies involving logistics, information technology, real estate development, global trading and retail stores. "Grain's" magazine has ranked Waitex Group of Companies as one of the top 200 privately held companies in years 2002-2005 in the greater New York Area.
Waitex International Co., Ltd. has 8 facilities on the East and West coasts, totaling 3 million square feet of warehousing space and providing complete supply chain solutions, including order processing, EDI, ASN, UCC128, pick & pack, storage, and various logistics services to 500 large companies and handling a few billion dollars in retail value of consumer products for its clients annually.
Prime Time International, Inc. and Fortune USA Inc. manufactures, imports and wholesales men's and ladies apparel to major department and specialty stores across the United States under its own 10 famous national brands, such as Focus 2000 and Focus Lifestyle, as well as under licenses, such as brand Russell Athletic (special sizes).
Jan. 5, 2006, President George W. Bush names Howard H. Li to President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. The President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders was established by Executive Order 13339 signed by President George W. Bush on May 13, 2004 furthering his commitment by providing equal economic opportunities for full participation of Asian American and Pacific Islander businesses in our free market economy where they may be underserved, thus improving the quality of life for 14.5 million Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
In 2005, Howard Li served as Chairman of the National Minority Enterprises Development (MED) Week 2005 Conference, supported by the US Department of Commerce and served as Co-Chairman from 2002 to 2004. In addition, he is director of the United Way of New York City, one of the largest volunteer-directed organizations, and is chairman of the US-Chinese Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Li is very dedicated to the Asian American business community, and his deep rooted knowledge of both Chinese and American business methods make him a highly sought after advisor on Asian / Western economy. He was the first Asian American in twenty-three years to lead the National Minority Enterprises Development (MED) Week 2005 Conference Steering Committee.
In recognition of his entrepreneurial success and dedication to the Asian community, Howard Li has received awards from various governmental figures. He was chosen as an illustrious recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor Award for 2001, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award Finalist of New York City and New Jersey.   Mr. Li also received the Pioneer Award, presented by US Department of Commerce MBDA.