The International Traders Network, (ITN) is an active part of GCI. it is a private trading system that uses Certified International Traders, (CITs) to export and import products through the Global Cities trading system. It also uses GCI distributorship models to market directly to consumers. The GCI Distributorship Program consist of both retailers and wholesalers.

Innovative traders combine network and direct marketing to reach highly specialized business and consumer markets. Innovative traders approach trade from the market perspective. Traditional traders approach trade from the manufactures perspective.