Governor tries to imagine new economy for Mass.

Patrick has had to fend off criticism from the state's longtime industries and business owners who are feeling left out as administration officials and lawmakers swoon over flashy new technologies.

"We are concerned about businesses and industries that have made significant investments who wouldn't benefit from these initiatives," said Brian Gilmore, of the Associated Industries of Massachusetts, which represents 7,000 Bay State employers.

What's particularly grating, business groups say, is the sense that the state is trying to pick winners and losers by favoring certain industries.

Add that to Patrick's signing of a new state budget that relies on $285 million in new revenues from closing so-called corporate tax "loopholes"--and his recommendation that employers kick in another $33 million to help bail out the state's landmark 2006 health care--and not everyone is cheering.

"We need an economic growth strategy that will benefit all parts of the state," Gilmore said.

Not all of Patrick's efforts have been so cutting edge.

Along with the Legislature, Patrick pushed for film tax credits which have lured big budget movies to Massachusetts.

He also pushed a plan to license three resort-style casinos here--an effort opposed by House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi. That bill died in the House but could be refiled next year.

But Patrick's main focus has been on innovative technologies.

Colin South is president of one of the companies at the forefront of the new economy.