Ennis, Montana denied resort community designation by Department of Commerce

The Montana Department of Commerce (DOC) has rejected an application by the Town of Ennis to be designated as a resort community. The basis for the denial is that according to the confidential employment data used the town does not derive more than 50% of its income from tourist related activities according to the denial letter dated Sept. 12, 2025.

“My initial reaction was that of surprise as we have received the designation in the past,” said Ennis Town Commissioner Cory Hardy who has spearheaded the effort to get resort community designation.